Science And Engineering Careers In The United States

Author : Richard B. Freeman
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226261905
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Science and Engineering Careers in the United States written by Richard B. Freeman and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning in the early 2000s, there was an upsurge of national concern over the state of the science and engineering job market that sparked a plethora of studies, commission reports, and a presidential initiative, all stressing the importance of maintaining American competitiveness in these fields. Science and Engineering Careers in the United States is the first major academic study to probe the issues that underlie these concerns. This volume provides new information on the economics of the postgraduate science and engineering job market, addressing such topics as the factors that determine the supply of PhDs, the career paths they follow after graduation, and the creation and use of knowledge as it is reflected by the amount of papers and patents produced. A distinguished team of contributors also explores the tensions between industry and academe in recruiting graduates, the influx of foreign-born doctorates, and the success of female doctorates. Science and Engineering Careers in the United States will raise new questions about stimulating innovation and growth in the American economy.

Author : National Academy of Engineering
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030917581X
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers in Science and Engineering written by National Academy of Engineering and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1996-03-28 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As science and technology advance, the needs of employers change, and these changes continually reshape the job market for scientists and engineers. Such shifts present challenges for students as they struggle to make well-informed education and career choices. Careers in Science and Engineering offers guidance to students on planning careersâ€"particularly careers in nonacademic settingsâ€"and acquiring the education necessary to attain career goals. This booklet is designed for graduate science and engineering students currently in or soon to graduate from a university, as well as undergraduates in their third or fourth year of study who are deciding whether or not to pursue graduate education. The content has been reviewed by a number of student focus groups and an advisory committee that included students and representatives of several disciplinary societies. Careers in Science and Engineering offers advice on not only surviving but also enjoying a science- or engineering-related education and careerâ€"how to find out about possible careers to pursue, choose a graduate school, select a research project, work with advisers, balance breadth against specialization, obtain funding, evaluate postdoctoral appointments, build skills, and more. Throughout, Careers in Science and Engineering lists resources and suggests people to interview in order to gather the information and insights needed to make good education and career choices. The booklet also offers profiles of science and engineering professionals in a variety of careers. Careers in Science and Engineering will be important to undergraduate and graduate students who have decided to pursue a career in science and engineering or related areas. It will also be of interest to faculty, counselors, and education administrators.

Author : United States Civil Service Commission
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Science and Engineering Careers in Government written by United States Civil Service Commission and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309175909
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers in Science and Technology written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1996-02-16 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every industrialized country is concerned with maintaining an adequate supply of individuals interested in careers in science and technology, yet little is known about these efforts outside national borders. This book represents the proceedings of an international conference on Trends in Science and Technology Careers, held in Brussels in 1993. Organized at the behest of OSEP and the OIA Committee on International Organizations and Programs, in cooperation with the European Commission (DG XII) and in response to a resolution of the International Council of Scientific Unions, the conference identified international data on career trends, assessed the research base engaged in studying science and technology careers, and identified ways in which international organizations could promote greater interest in science and technology human resource development. The conference laid the groundwork for continuing international discussions about the best ways to study and promote careers in science and technology and national dialogues about the ways to integrate this knowledge into human resources policies.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book U.S. Scientists and Engineers written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers for Women in Science and Technology written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : National Science Foundation (U.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Science and Engineering Personnel written by National Science Foundation (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Richard B. Freeman
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022646847X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book U.S. Engineering in a Global Economy written by Richard B. Freeman and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the late 1950s, the engineering job market in the United States has been fraught with fears of a shortage of engineering skill and talent. U.S. Engineering in a Global Economy brings clarity to issues of supply and demand in this important market. Following a general overview of engineering-labor market trends, the volume examines the educational pathways of undergraduate engineers and their entry into the labor market, the impact of engineers working in firms on productivity and innovation, and different dimensions of the changing engineering labor market, from licensing to changes in demand and guest worker programs. The volume provides insights on engineering education, practice, and careers that can inform educational institutions, funding agencies, and policy makers about the challenges facing the United States in developing its engineering workforce in the global economy.

Author : United States. National Bureau of Standards
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 8 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers in Science at the National Bureau of Standards written by United States. National Bureau of Standards and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309521912
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers in Science and Engineering written by Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1996-04-11 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As science and technology advance, the needs of employers change, and these changes continually reshape the job market for scientists and engineers. Such shifts present challenges for students as they struggle to make well-informed education and career choices. Careers in Science and Engineering offers guidance to students on planning careers--particularly careers in nonacademic settings--and acquiring the education necessary to attain career goals. This booklet is designed for graduate science and engineering students currently in or soon to graduate from a university, as well as undergraduates in their third or fourth year of study who are deciding whether or not to pursue graduate education. The content has been reviewed by a number of student focus groups and an advisory committee that included students and representatives of several disciplinary societies. Careers in Science and Engineering offers advice on not only surviving but also enjoying a science- or engineering-related education and career-- how to find out about possible careers to pursue, choose a graduate school, select a research project, work with advisers, balance breadth against specialization, obtain funding, evaluate postdoctoral appointments, build skills, and more. Throughout, Careers in Science and Engineering lists resources and suggests people to interview in order to gather the information and insights needed to make good education and career choices. The booklet also offers profiles of science and engineering professionals in a variety of careers. Careers in Science and Engineering will be important to undergraduate and graduate students who have decided to pursue a career in science and engineering or related areas. It will also be of interest to faculty, counselors, and education administrators.