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In reply to the discussion: 1 in 2 new graduates are jobless or underemployed [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)It isn't any more. Now people are urged to learn Arabic, Spanish and Chinese.
Never mind that the great Renaissance and Enlightenment movements of Europe lead to the development of science.
It's interesting how people think that the free market is just great when it comes to economics but not so great when it comes to choosing your major or discussing ideas.
But I stand by my assertion that if science teachers focused a little less on their science and a little more on finding great ways to communicate their love and interest in science to children and even college students, more kids would want to go into science.
I don't know how it happened, but my children had great science teachers -- and they chose to major in science- and math-related fields. We accuse them of revolting against us by going into science. In fact, we are proud and pleased and just joking.
My started college in the Depression. Although he wanted to be an engineer, he chose to go into liberal arts because there was no work for engineers. So, you can't tell. If the economy doesn't drastically improve pretty quickly, engineers and scientists could also be hitting the breadlines.