United States Challenges in Science and Engineering Education

- Numerous statistical data indicate that science and engineering workforce in the United States is aging and nearing retirement. Moreover, various studies show that it has become increasingly difficult to attract American students to science and engineering fields. We present supporting data for different ethnic groups and international students for various degrees in these fields. The situation is particularly grim for Hispanics, who are the fastest growing segment in the population. They remain an untapped in resource, which could either present the solution needed to overcome this challenge, or further deteriorate the situation. The objective of this manuscript is to shed some light on the situation and suggest some solutions to this predicament that the nation is facing.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2009
• Where: FECS
• Authors: Houssain Kettani
• Keywords: Education, Engineering Workforce, Fastest Growing Segment, FECS 2009, Numerous Statistical Data