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U.S. competitiveness in science and technology / Titus Galama, James Hosek.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Galama, Titus.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Technical education--United States.
- Technical education.
- Science--Study and teaching--United States.
- Science.
- Labor supply--Effect of education on--United States.
- Labor supply.
- Competition, International.
- Education and state--United States.
- Education and state.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (188 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- US competitiveness in science and technology
- Place of Publication:
- Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation, c2008.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Is the United States in danger of losing its competitive edge in science and technology? This volume reviews the arguments surrounding this issue and contrasts them with relevant data, including trends in research and development investment; information on the size, composition, and pay of the U.S. science and engineering workforce; and domestic and international education statistics. The authors conclude with recommendations for policymakers.
- Contents:
- Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Glossary; CHAPTER ONE Introduction; The Basis for Perceptions of America's Diminishing Edge in S&T; What If the United States Loses Its Edge in S&T?; The Perception of an S&T Threat Started a Groundswell of Policy Action; Is the Clarion Call Warranted?; Purpose of This Report; Organization of This Report; CHAPTER TWO What Are the Implications of the Globalization of S&T and the Rise of Other Nations for U.S. Performance in S&T?
- 2.1. What Facts Suggest That Other Nations or Regions Are Developing Significant Strength in S&T While the United States Is Falling Behind?Discussion; 2.2. Will the Globalization of S&T and the Rise of Other Nations Make It More Difficult for the United States to Be Successful in S&T?; Conclusion; CHAPTER THREE What Evidence Suggests That the United States Has Been Underinvesting in S&T?; 3.1. Is the United States Investing Enough in R&D to Return to, or Sustain, Its Leadership Position in S&T?; Discussion and Conclusion
- 3.2. Will the U.S. K-12 Education System Be Able to Generate the Talent in Science and Math to Meet the Future Demands of the Global Marketplace?Discussion and Conclusion; 3.3. Can America Continue to Meet the Demand for Well-Trained, Well-Prepared S&E Workers?; Discussion and Conclusion; CHAPTER FOUR Discussion and Recommendations; Infrastructure; Education; S&E Workforce; Recommendations for Policy- and Decisionmakers; APPENDIX Current Population Survey Data Analysis; References
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 1-281-73656-2
- 9786611736569
- 0-8330-4525-3
- OCLC:
- 259715824
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