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Peer reviewedHolden, Constance – Science, 1989
Presented are employment projections in science and engineering. A shortfall is predicted unless more women and minorities can be attracted to science. Projections are based on a number of demographic and educational statistics. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Trends, Employment Patterns, Employment Projections
Download full textNational Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1988
Many feel that scientists and engineers play a critical role in expanding the frontiers and knowledge of science and engineering and in educating and training future generations of scientists and engineers. They may do so by providing leadership in areas of national interest including efforts to increase the international competitiveness and…
Descriptors: College Science, Doctoral Programs, Educational Change, Employment Projections
Cheng, Maisy L. – 1988
This examination of the salary structures of the Toronto Board of Education (ON) employees by race finds no compelling evidence that non-whites are "ghettoized" in low salary categories. Data were analyzed from race identification forms completed by supervisory staff in 1987, and from Board payroll and salary history files. Racial…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Level, Employment Patterns, Employment Qualifications
Lane, Melissa J. – 1988
The importance to the United States of scientific and engineering activities makes it essential that the best talent from every available source be attracted to careers in science and engineering. Women and members of minority groups, however, have had historically low rates of participation in science and engineering. Even though this…
Descriptors: American Indians, Asian Americans, Bachelors Degrees, Blacks
Lane, Melissa J. – 1990
An issue of paramount concern is the supply and quality of human resources available for scientific and technological activities of the United States. Science and engineering (S&E) personnel are vital in meeting challenges in areas such as scientific research, education, technological competitiveness, and national defense. The growing demand for…
Descriptors: American Indians, Asian Americans, Bachelors Degrees, Blacks
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1989
This report presents information about enrollment trends, student achievement, graduation rates, the teaching force, and school finances for elementary and secondary schools and higher education in New York State for the 1986-87 school year. Most of the data for elementary and secondary schools were drawn from the Basic Educational Data System…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Characteristics, Dropout Rate, Educational Finance
Meyer, David P. – 1985
The issue of underemployment (a condition characterized by inadequate hours, inadequate income, and/or inadequate use of skills) is explored in this monograph. The methodology and vocabulary of underemployment are first examined, including a definition synthesis of hours worked, skill utilization, and compensation. The second section provides…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Agricultural Laborers, Automation, Career Development
