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OverviewAt 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: 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: 9780309088565ISBN 10: 0309088569 Pages: 28 Publication Date: 11 April 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationShirley Ann Jackson, PH.D., President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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