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A National Strategy to Face Vulnerability in Science Engineering and Technology
Pages 52-57

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... The nation is not doing so for several reasons: · Public attention has scarcely begun to focus on the forces that are reshaping the supply side of the equation the emergence of women as the new majority in higher education and the pattern of population growth that is transforming America into a majority of minorities. · The globalization of technical talent has created difficult trade-offs between the nation's short-term needs and its long-term stake in home
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From page 53...
... BEST has organized blue ribbon panels of nationally recognized experts in pre-K through 12, higher education, and workforce development to help fill this knowledge gap.
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From page 54...
... 2. Consider a Bold Federal Initiative While such programs are important, it may be even more worthwhile to consider a bold initiative similar to the National Defense Education Act of 1958, when Congress found "that an educational emergency exists and requires action by the federal government." 3.
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From page 55...
... One model that is producing results entails adopting students from low-income school districts from seventh through twelfth grade. These students receive advanced instruction in algebra, chemistry, physics, and trigonometry, as well as mentoring and college financial planning seminars for students and their parents.
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From page 56...
... 2. Mobilize at the Grass Roots More professional societies of scientists and engineers should put diversity front and center on their agendas, taking active roles in helping university departments reduce attrition and prepare future faculty.
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... rid Jo mathematics and science more prominent in their focus on school reform. When the critical nature of the nation's need for adequate science and engineering capability is understood fully and when the national will is engaged, the United States can and will gather the resources to rebuild that workforce.
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