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Inititative on Precollege Science, Math and Technology, Education In Support of the U.S. Science and Engineering Workforce
Pages 97-104

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From page 97...
... is a nonprofit organization of 235 leading industrial companies. These companies representing such industries as aerospace, automotive, chemical, computer, and electronics carry out over 60 percent of the industrial research effort in the United States' manufacturing sector, employ some 500,000 scientists and engineers, and account for at least 30 percent of its gross national product.
From page 98...
... A 1948 Fortune magazine article noted that "The broadest generalization that may be made is that scientists tend to come from lower income levels." In The Origins of American Scientists, published in 1952, the authors pointed out that in the late 1920s and early '30s colleges like Kalamazoo, Hope, and DePauw were turning out many more scientists, in proportion to their size, than Harvard and Yale. They argued that one reason for this was that many of these students were from farms or small towns and "almost literally had a choice between the test tube and the plow." One of the reasons for the choice of the science career, Klaw argued, was that one could aspire to an advanced degree in science without worrying about the funding since graduate schools covered the needs with teaching assistantships and scholarships.
From page 99...
... I've done this while spending considerable time involved in K-12 education in the public and private sector. Before I discuss these observations, I would make the recommendation that if one wants to develop policy and action, more up-to-date demographic studies on scientists and engineers are what is needed and not personal observations by former managers of industrial research such as myself.
From page 100...
... The second initiative is the facilitation of a meeting involving a broad cross section of groups working in this area with the following goals: · Sharing of information among groups · Creating possible cooperation among the groups as appropriate · Stimulating those groups who are less active to be more ambitious · Getting feedback and advice re how the IRI can best support their efforts · Making plans, if appropriate, for a larger stakeholder meeting, including key corporate and private foundations.
From page 101...
... We invite others to join these organizations and the IRI to improve our effectiveness through mutual sharing of experience and through closely coupled involvement with industrial partners. K-12 EDUCATION: PRINCIPLES FOR A QUALITY SYSTEM Background The Industrial Research Institute unites companies engaged in industrial research.
From page 102...
... Curricula · Recognize and utilize National Standards as the cornerstone for curriculum development, assessment, and professional development. · Develop, support, and use integrated teaching methods for science, math, reading, writing, and social studies.
From page 103...
... For Government and Certifying Groups Legislation · Increase federal, state, and local funding for teacher development and in-service activities with a focus on subjects to be taught. · Modify existing teacher certification programs to allow midcareer professionals in the sciences with some education courses to teach in schools.
From page 104...
... ABOUT THE INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE The Industrial Research Institute is an organization of some 235 industrial and service companies working together to enhance the effectiveness of technological innovation in industry. IRI member companies invest over $70 billion annually in R&D, representing more than 60 percent of the nation's privately funded effort.


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