Wednesday, September 14, 2011

National Convocation Highlights STEM Education and Innovation as Drivers of Long Term Economic Growth and Job Creation

National Convocation Highlights STEM Education and Innovation as Drivers of Long Term Economic Growth and Job Creation
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:32:00 -0500

Photo of a student soldering together a solar-powered robot.

According to a just-released report issued by the National Research Council (NRC), the primary drivers of future economic growth and job creation will be innovations largely derived from advances in science and engineering. An increasing number of jobs at all levels--not just for professional scientists--require knowledge of STEM. The stakes are high.

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