Why American students don't sign up for science & technology careers

Dec. 13, 2007
Dan Greenberg's column in the Chronicle Review helps explain why the supposed lack of interest in S & T is an economic problem, not simply because students find the subjects boring. Also, read some of the comments afterward ...

Dan Greenberg's column in the Chronicle Review helps explain why the supposed lack of interest in S & T is an economic problem, not simply because students find the subjects boring. Also, read some of the comments afterward

http://chronicle.com/review/brainstorm/index.php?id=50

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Leland was Editor-in-Chief of Machine Design. He has 34 years of Service and holds a B.S. Engineering from the University of Michigan, a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan;, and a MBA from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, Lee worked as a Communications design engineer for the U.S. Government.

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