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Sexing Up Science.

Authors :
Margolis, Mac
Bruning, Karla
Underhill, William
Overdorf, Jason
Emundts, Corinna
Source :
Newsweek (Atlantic Edition); 8/21/2006 (Atlantic Edition), Vol. 148 Issue 8/9, p63-66, 4p, 2 Color Photographs, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article looks at how western education officials and industrialists are teaming up to increase the appeal of the engineering field about students. The author reviews how enrollment is soaring at engineering and technical schools in India and Asia. Statistics related the issue are reviewed. The reaction of educators in the wealthiest countries to the lack of interest in engineering education among their populations is discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01637053
Volume :
148
Issue :
8/9
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Newsweek (Atlantic Edition)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
22042959