RAND: Foreign Talent Helps Keep US No. 1 in Science and Tech
Though its education system could use plenty of improvements, the U.S. remains at the top of science and technology globally, contributing 40 percent of the world's spending on research and development, according to a RAND study. Much of America's strength in the field relies on an influx of immigrants. The results of the study have yielded a variety of responses.
Although the researchers found many claims and concerns about the U.S. losing its edge in science and technology, a closer look at the data and facts indicated that these fears were overblown. That said, however, a nationwide reevaluation and upgrade of science and math education in primary and secondary schools needs to take place, they stressed. Full Story »
Posted by Beth Wellington
