-~3]1-
of the principal project staff are included in the Appendix.
To assist in maintaining contact with Marshallese communities,
Battelle will retain the services of two Marshallese
interpreters.
Both will be skilled and trained in the use of
field research techniques and assist in the development of
questionnaires,
translation and identifying key informants.
FACILITIES
The Battelle Memorial Institute
The Battelle Memorial Institute was formed in 1925 as an
Ohio nonprofit public-purpose organization charged generally
by its founder, Gordon Battelle,
in the education of man,
technology.
to engage in research,
and develop,
license,
assist
and dispose of
Battelle's efforts are directed toward using
science and technology for the betterment of mankind.
The insti-
tute was founded as a memorial to the Battelle family,
early
settlers in Ohio and later prominent in the iron and steel industry.
Major laboratory facilities are in Columbus, Ohio;
Richland, Washington; Frankfurt, Germany; and Geneva, Switzerland.
In addition, the Battelle Seminars and Studies Program
the Human Affairs Research Centers are located in Seattle,
Washington.
The total complement of over 6,000 Battelle staff
members has an established record of research accomplishments in
more than 75 countries.
The basic concept underlying Battelle's research and
development efforts is the solution of specific problems through
the formation of teams of scientists, engineers, and supporting