In his book, Michael Tietelbaum criticizes the STEM program, citing the shortages of the program and implications of the policy on education and the workforce. His book excellently brings out a wealth of data and information, revealing the history of booms and bust in science and engineering employment. It as well outlines the shortages of STEM, as fault tool for lobbying for high skills and used to curb immigration. Even though the book presents great ideas in relation to challenges of investing in scientific research, it has its fair share of weaknesses. The book largely dwells on the widespread shortages and declining of United States engineers and scientists. Although the United States has moved to impress reinforcing the skills using the
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Instead of the STEM programs helping in reinforcing skills in the workforce, science and engineering careers are increasingly becoming unpopular. Moreover, signs of malaise in professions have been evident in engineering and science workforce. Indeed, scientific and engineering professions are structural and Michael Tietelbaum cites that the provision of additional funds may not enough. He notes additional funding towards the STEM programs may have led to the destabilization in the economic and the supporters of this arrangement have to careful because the outcome could not be what they expect.
Themes covered in the book
In Falling Behind, Michael Tietelbaum contributes to the debate of the global workforce and skills possessed schools in the United States. His book provides a clear, readable account of several boom and busts, particularly in the number of scientists entering the United States workforce in the past seventy years. The book notes that cycles correspond to the decrease and increase of government funding. However, Michael Tietelbaum refutes claim made over the years, regarding the shortage of scientists and engineers in United States. The author notes difficulties in determining the optimal flow students taking science and their incorporation in the workforce. He …show more content…
It would be wrong to assume the United States has shortages of science and engineering graduates, when the number of graduates leaving universities with degrees in science and engineering has gone up. Indeed, some Americans with the qualification to work in science and engineering fields have struggled to find employment, opting to work in other fields. As such, the picture portrayed in the Silicon Valley does not capture the situation of the entire United States. Some areas have a high demand of science and engineering graduates, whereas in other regions there more than enough graduates in science and engineering. Additionally, some of the graduates leave university although they do not possess employable skills. In this respect, Michael Tietelbaum asserts that a change of approach is critical, in equipping the graduates with the right skills, rather forcing students to study STEM. He notes that Americans have come to a realization that science and engineering courses are no longer attractive in universities. Students are increasingly considering doing other courses that are not related to science and engineering. Additionally, Michael Tietelbaum suggests that Americans immigration policies should be driven by sound economic decisions, as opposed to the speculation that the United States lacks qualified scientists. Clearly, the United States has made great
Instead of the STEM programs helping in reinforcing skills in the workforce, science and engineering careers are increasingly becoming unpopular. Moreover, signs of malaise in professions have been evident in engineering and science workforce. Indeed, scientific and engineering professions are structural and Michael Tietelbaum cites that the provision of additional funds may not enough. He notes additional funding towards the STEM programs may have led to the destabilization in the economic and the supporters of this arrangement have to careful because the outcome could not be what they expect.
Themes covered in the book
In Falling Behind, Michael Tietelbaum contributes to the debate of the global workforce and skills possessed schools in the United States. His book provides a clear, readable account of several boom and busts, particularly in the number of scientists entering the United States workforce in the past seventy years. The book notes that cycles correspond to the decrease and increase of government funding. However, Michael Tietelbaum refutes claim made over the years, regarding the shortage of scientists and engineers in United States. The author notes difficulties in determining the optimal flow students taking science and their incorporation in the workforce. He …show more content…
It would be wrong to assume the United States has shortages of science and engineering graduates, when the number of graduates leaving universities with degrees in science and engineering has gone up. Indeed, some Americans with the qualification to work in science and engineering fields have struggled to find employment, opting to work in other fields. As such, the picture portrayed in the Silicon Valley does not capture the situation of the entire United States. Some areas have a high demand of science and engineering graduates, whereas in other regions there more than enough graduates in science and engineering. Additionally, some of the graduates leave university although they do not possess employable skills. In this respect, Michael Tietelbaum asserts that a change of approach is critical, in equipping the graduates with the right skills, rather forcing students to study STEM. He notes that Americans have come to a realization that science and engineering courses are no longer attractive in universities. Students are increasingly considering doing other courses that are not related to science and engineering. Additionally, Michael Tietelbaum suggests that Americans immigration policies should be driven by sound economic decisions, as opposed to the speculation that the United States lacks qualified scientists. Clearly, the United States has made great