Report: US behind in doubling science grads

By JUSTIN POPE , AP Education Writer, General Science / Other

graphic shows number of U.S. science, technology, engineering and mathematics bachelor?s degree for 2001-2006

(AP) -- A high-profile push by business groups to double the number of U.S. bachelor's degrees awarded in science, math and engineering by 2015 is falling way behind target, a new report says.

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Posted by *vanadesse 07/21/08 11:42

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It's pretty obvious why the United States isn't producing more scientists - our high school curriculum is practically designed specifically to dissuade students from studying science. What we really need is a general overhaul of science education, specifically in high schools.