Signs America's scientific edge is slipping

For economist Richard Freeman, the "Eureka!" moment came at an academic conference, when a Chinese colleague gave him a chart of the engineering and science doctorates being awarded by China's universities.

[Full Article] from the The Denver Post

DoD seeks to interest students in science, technology

Defense Department officials are hoping to attract applicants to the department's new SMART scholarship program for students in science and math disciplines. Students can be offered full scholarships to participate in the "Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation" scholarship program, which was established under the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2006.

[Full Article] from the The Armed Forces Press Service

America's Pressing Challenge

Science and Engineering Indicators has reported for almost a decade on the rapid growth in scientific and engineering (S&E) occupations in the United States. The 2006 edition now reports that by 2012, U.S. occupations in S&E fields are expected to grow by 1.25 million. That's 26 percent more than exist today, while a 15 percent increase is expected in all other jobs.

[Full Article] from the Kansas City Infozine

Women & Science

Europe desperately needs more researchers to achieve scientific and technological excellence and to reach the Lisbon goal of becoming the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy. As women are currently under-represented in the field of scientific research, the Commission is promoting measures specifically aimed at encouraging women to take part in European research.

[Full Article] from Euractiv.com