The graduate education of scientists and engineers: Myths, facts, and recommendations

Technical Report · Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:281114

Griffiths, P A

The graduate schools of the United States have served as a model for the world. However, changes in science and in the needs of employers are placing new stresses on the system. Critics emphasize the excess of graduate students to job opportunities. Statistical data is provided on employment of graduate students and the major areas of employment at present. The author describes how we got to the current situation and what should be done to improve the future for students of science and technology.

• Research Organization: Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 281114
• Report Number(s): CONF-9503256-; TRN: 96:004295-0009
• Resource Relation: Conference: 11. forum of 1995 Vannevar Bush II Science for the 21st century: why should federal dollars be spent to support scientific research?, Research Triangle Park, NC (United States), 2-3 Mar 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of Sigma XI forum - Vannevar Bush II: Science for the 21st century; PB: 276 p.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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