S&T Revitalization: A New Look - Softcover

D.K. Anand; L. Frehill; D. Hazelwood; R. Kavetsky; E. Ryan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0984627456 ISBN 13: 9780984627455

Publisher: CALCE EPSC Press / University of Maryland, 2012

Synopsis

The issues impacting S&T revitalization and the supply of S&Es are complex and do not usually lend themselves to easy or straightforward solutions. Considering that the United States used to lead the world in the percentage of adults with college degrees but has now fallen to 10th place, and that the outlook for America's ability to compete for jobs in the global economy has continued to deteriorate in the last five years, we need to address this issue and reverse it by a sustained investment in education and basic research to keep from slipping further. Today, globalization of the S&E workforce plays a powerful role in the education and movement of S&E professionals worldwide. While it is debatable whether there is a shortage in the U.S., it is clear that the S&E professional of the future will be more migratory, alleviating the shortage if it exists. Educational opportunities, professional opportunities and higher salaries are all key drivers of the S&E workforce. While opportunities abound in developing countries, for now there continues to be a large influx to the U.S. of international students and professionals in S&E fields. However, global access to a quality free education from world-recognized and respected universities is bound to change this, while simultaneously creating even greater numbers of S&Es on the global stage. In a shrinking world where mobility is less of a restriction than ever, and where growing economies are beginning to recognize and address shortcomings in their educational systems, the question of engineers becoming a global commodity appears more a matter of 'when' rather than 'if'. Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Cultural Factor Chapter 3 Immigration Chapter 4 Under-Represented Groups Chapter 5 Globalization Chapter 6 Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix The Community Speaks

About this edition

• Publisher: CALCE EPSC Press / University of Maryland
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0984627456
• ISBN 13: 9780984627455
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184