tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21843852.post4232766393692540602..comments2024-01-04T05:57:26.735-06:00Comments on Education Policy Blog: Hosted by the Forum on the Future of Public Education: We Need Fewer Science Majors Not MoreCraig A. Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18160288758906798678noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21843852.post-2733479830325935782009-11-20T00:07:57.728-06:002009-11-20T00:07:57.728-06:00I feel that this post makes a good point, relating...I feel that this post makes a good point, relating to what is needed to make a strong economy. If these students are switching due to lack of interest, then they need to be encouraged in what they want to engage in not what they should engage in. <br />Chances are, if these students are leaving the field even though they have a strong talent in the area then they can't be convinced to go back. These fields mentioned are important to maintain a healthy economy but in the end its the choice that the student makes.Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21843852.post-53777857098517863612009-11-08T11:15:50.471-06:002009-11-08T11:15:50.471-06:00If every graduate were qualified to be absorbed in...If every graduate were qualified to be absorbed into the workforce, it might be true. Unfortunately we don't accept credentials alone.<br /><br />I might mention that CS enrollment is down at all institutions in the U.S. save one, FIU. The need for qualified applicants is reaching critical proportions.<br /><br />On the other hand, my brother hired fresh water biology grads as part-time slave labor with no benefits for several years. They had few options.<br /><br />Finally, the paper was published 10-28 which hardly gives it time to receive considered response, so let's no go overboard. Saying something is "an article of faith" in the science community is the kind of statement you hear from the Competitive Enterprise Institute flacks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com