Envisioning a 21st Century Science and Engineering Workforce for the United States: Tasks for University, Industry, and Government
Author:   National Academy of Sciences ,  Policy and Global Affairs ,  Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable ,  Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D.
Publisher:   National Academies Press
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9780309088565


Pages:   28
Publication Date:   11 April 2003
Format:   Paperback
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At the request of the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable (GUIRR), Shirley Ann Jackson, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, presents in this brief paper her views of the challenges of the 21st century for the science and engineering workforce. Dr. Jackson identifies factors that she believes are contributing to a declining science and engineering workforce, describes the risks and consequences of this decline, and proposes specific, short-term tasks for universities, industry, and the federal government to strengthen and revitalize the workforce.Table of Contents Front Matter Introduction The Problem Understanding the Risks to the S&E Workforce The Risks of a Declining S&E Workforce Strengthening the S&E Workforce Conclusion

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Author:   National Academy of Sciences ,  Policy and Global Affairs ,  Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable ,  Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D.
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
ISBN:  

9780309088565


ISBN 10:   0309088569
Pages:   28
Publication Date:   11 April 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Shirley Ann Jackson, PH.D., President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine

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