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Author:   Institute of Medicine ,  National Academy of Engineering ,  National Academy of Sciences ,  Policy and Global Affairs
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780309159685

ISBN 10:   0309159687
Pages:   286
Publication Date:   29 July 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 INTRODUCTION; 4 1 A Strong Science and Engineering Workforce; 5 2 Dimensions of the Problem; 6 BECOMING SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS; 7 3 Preparation; 8 4 Access and Motivation; 9 5 Affordability; 10 6 Academic and Social Support; 11 CONCLUSION; 12 7 The Journey Beyond the Crossroads; 13 8 Recommendations and Implementation Actions; 14 BIBLIOGRAPHY; 15 Bibliography; 16 APPENDIXES; 17 Appendix A: Charge to the Study Committee; 18 Appendix B: U.S. Senate Letter to the National Academy of Sciences; 19 Appendix C: Committee Member Biographies; 20 Appendix D: Agendas for Public Meetings; 21 Appendix E: Recommendations on STEM Education from *Rising Above the Gathering Storm*; 22 Appendix F: Ingredients for Success in STEM; 23 Appendix G: Baccalaureate Origins of Underrepresented Minority PhDs; 24 Appendix H: An Agenda for Future Research

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