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Peer reviewedBarinaga, Marcia – Science, 1990
Described is a two-year course for non-college-bound high school students called Principles of Technology. The goals, design, and units of the course are discussed. Criticism of the course is reviewed. (CW)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Noncollege Bound Students
Peer reviewedMincy, Robert B.; And Others – Science, 1990
Research which makes possible a quantification of the size, composition, and growth of the underclass is discussed. Trends in the quality of life and the growth of the underclass are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Definitions, Demography, Higher Education
Peer reviewedAtkinson, Richard C. – Science, 1990
Projections are analyzed for the future supply and demand of scientists and engineers. The demographics of the college-age population combined with estimates of the percentage of students who will pursue careers in science and engineering indicate significant shortfalls between the supply and demand for the next several decades. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Demand Occupations, Educational Trends, Employment Patterns
Peer reviewedPool, Robert – Science, 1990
Provided are projections for the scientific job market in the 1990s. Predicted are increases in the numbers of engineering positions above the rate of growth for all other occupations. The status and outlook for minority groups are highlighted. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Demand Occupations, Educational Trends, Employment Patterns
