LEADER 04196nam 22007334a 450 001 9910220081303321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-281-73656-2 010 $a9786611736569 010 $a0-8330-4525-3 035 $a(CKB)1000000000539631 035 $a(EBL)357986 035 $a(OCoLC)259715824 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000263362 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11239827 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000263362 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10273360 035 $a(PQKB)10393654 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL357986 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10246309 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4970048 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL173656 035 $a(OCoLC)815685283 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC357986 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4970048 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000539631 100 $a20080530d2008 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aU.S. competitiveness in science and technology /$fTitus Galama, James Hosek 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aSanta Monica, CA $cRAND Corporation$dc2008 215 $a1 online resource (188 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-8330-4424-9 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 327 $aCover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Glossary; CHAPTER ONE Introduction; The Basis for Perceptions of America's Diminishing Edge in S&T; What If the United States Loses Its Edge in S&T?; The Perception of an S&T Threat Started a Groundswell of Policy Action; Is the Clarion Call Warranted?; Purpose of This Report; Organization of This Report; CHAPTER TWO What Are the Implications of the Globalization of S&T and the Rise of Other Nations for U.S. Performance in S&T? 327 $a2.1. What Facts Suggest That Other Nations or Regions Are Developing Significant Strength in S&T While the United States Is Falling Behind?Discussion; 2.2. Will the Globalization of S&T and the Rise of Other Nations Make It More Difficult for the United States to Be Successful in S&T?; Conclusion; CHAPTER THREE What Evidence Suggests That the United States Has Been Underinvesting in S&T?; 3.1. Is the United States Investing Enough in R&D to Return to, or Sustain, Its Leadership Position in S&T?; Discussion and Conclusion 327 $a3.2. Will the U.S. K-12 Education System Be Able to Generate the Talent in Science and Math to Meet the Future Demands of the Global Marketplace?Discussion and Conclusion; 3.3. Can America Continue to Meet the Demand for Well-Trained, Well-Prepared S&E Workers?; Discussion and Conclusion; CHAPTER FOUR Discussion and Recommendations; Infrastructure; Education; S&E Workforce; Recommendations for Policy- and Decisionmakers; APPENDIX Current Population Survey Data Analysis; References 330 $aIs the United States in danger of losing its competitive edge in science and technology? This volume reviews the arguments surrounding this issue and contrasts them with relevant data, including trends in research and development investment; information on the size, composition, and pay of the U.S. science and engineering workforce; and domestic and international education statistics. The authors conclude with recommendations for policymakers. 517 3 $aUS competitiveness in science and technology 606 $aTechnical education$zUnited States 606 $aScience$xStudy and teaching$zUnited States 606 $aLabor supply$xEffect of education on$zUnited States 606 $aCompetition, International 606 $aEducation and state$zUnited States 615 0$aTechnical education 615 0$aScience$xStudy and teaching 615 0$aLabor supply$xEffect of education on 615 0$aCompetition, International. 615 0$aEducation and state 676 $a338.973/06 700 $aGalama$b Titus$01047977 701 $aHosek$b James R$0879929 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910220081303321 996 $aU.S. competitiveness in science and technology$92475923 997 $aUNINA