Wanted: 675,000 Future Scientists and Engineers.

Holden, Constance

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ERIC Number: EJ397069

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Publication Date: 1989

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Wanted: 675,000 Future Scientists and Engineers.

Holden, Constance

Science, v244 n4912 p1536-37 Jun 30 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, Employment Statistics, Engineering Education, Females, Higher Education, Minority Groups, Science Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Numerical/Quantitative Data

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Audience: Policymakers; Researchers

Language: English

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