Thread: Seriousness Science Literacy in the U.S.A.
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Old 04-14-2010, 07:16 PM   #52
WT Sharpe
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Originally Posted by Nate the great View Post
The country seems to be functioning, so that information must not be that important.
If by not important you mean it's OK for us to lose our competitive edge in science and technology, then you're right.

"As other countries create the learning centers and jobs to hang on to their best and brightest, the United States is losing a dependable pipeline of talent. Moreover, we are doing remarkably little to educate and train a next generation of scientists and engineers."
—Kathryn Wallace

http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspi...icle24076.html

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