Not only does a poor economy increase job loss, unemployment, and job scarcity, but a recent study from Cornell shows a differentiation in undergraduate tuition rates – 19% [More…] rise (over 140 colleges) since 2006. Unfortunately, colleges have been forced to increase tuition since funding for many public schools has declined due to new policies. This, coupled with the stigma that STEM-related education is “too hard” could be threatening to a much needed workforce. Even more detrimental, a loss in a trained STEM workforce could pose a threat to the U.S. economy in the future. See Article ->
MIT Conference Announces Rise in U.S. Manufacturing
May 11th, 2012 by Rich Feller
According to the The Future of Manufacturing in the U.S. conference held at MIT (May 8th & 9th), speakers announced surprising data concluding that 50,000 manufacturing jobs have been relocated back to the U.S. this January alone. Due to rising costs in shipping and foreign wages, U.S. manufacturers are finding it increasingly cost effective to bring jobs home.
Posted in: Jobs, Manufacturing, MIT, Reports, STEM
Scientists Hope to Improve Diversity and Sustainability
February 7th, 2011 by Rich Feller
Only seven percent of those being improved are in natural resource fields. Rocky Mountain Sustainability and Science Network funded by NSF works to develop the next generation of diverse global-minded leaders.
Posted in: Jobs, Sustainability
The Best of Science Careers 2010
December 28th, 2010 by Rich Feller
Job ads in the life, physical, and social sciences were up 42.5% in November — over the same month a year earlier.
Posted in: Counselors, Jobs, Students
Must Read: Future Jobs Debate
November 28th, 2010 by Rich Feller
Are there jobs that can’t be outsourced? This NYTimes debate is my best recommendation on a quick study about future jobs.
STEM Jobs In the Next Decade
November 27th, 2010 by Rich Feller
STEM includes sixth largest share of new jobs over next decade says projections.
Job Forecast and Ed Requirements Through 2018
November 27th, 2010 by Rich Feller
Major study says “America needs more workers with college degrees, certificates and industry certifications,” said Anthony P. Carnevale. “If we don’t address this need now, millions of jobs could go offshore.”
Will Science and Engineering Be a Good Career?
April 18th, 2010 by Rich Feller
Where does America’s problem in finding the best and the brightest for its science and engineering jobs begin? Read the Education Week article…
Posted in: Counselors, Educators, Engineering, Jobs, Parents, Science, Students
