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Examining competitiveness through science, technology, engineering and math: hearing before the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness, Committee on Education and Labor, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, hearing held in Pomona, CA, September 21, 2007.

This joint congressional committee hearing focuses on attaining the educational goal of making the United States children first in mathematics and science by the year 2000 as proposed by the President's "America 2000" plan. Witnesses representing the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Education were received. Testimony addressed the roles played by government agencies in coordinating interagency efforts to achieve the national goals for mathematics and science education and gave examples of activities engaged in by the above mentioned agencies in order to reach those goals. Complete texts of the witness' testimony and other speakers is included. (MDH)

Can the United States continue to lead the world in innovation? The answer may hinge in part on how well the public understands engineering, a key component of the 'innovation engine'. A related concern is how to encourage young people-particularly girls and under-represented minorities-to consider engineering as a career option. Changing the Conversation provides actionable strategies and market-tested messages for presenting a richer, more positive image of engineering. This book presents and discusses in detail market research about what the public finds most appealing about engineering-as well as what turns the public off. Changing the Conversation is a vital tool for improving the public image of engineering and outreach efforts related to engineering. It will be used by engineers in professional and academic settings including informal learning environments (such as museums and science centers), engineering schools, national engineering societies, technology-based corporations that support education and other outreach to schools and communities, and federal and state agencies and labs that do or promote engineering, technology, and science.

This report on a House congressional hearing on proposed legislation regarding the improvement of science and technology education and advanced technical training in two-year colleges presents testimony, along with prepared letters, statements, and supplemental materials. The report opens with an introductory statement by Rick Boucher, the House subcommittee chair, and continues with testimony and prepared statements on the Technical Education and Training Act of 1991 (H.R. 2936) and the National Community College Technology Act (H.R. 3606). Statements and, in some cases, responses to questions by subcommittee members are provided by the following witnesses: Nebraska Congressman Peter Hoagland; Dr. Luther S. Williams, National Science Foundation; Jeff Ellison, Intel Corporation; P. Douglas Groseclose, Martin Marietta Electronics; Dr. Cary Israel, Illinois Community College Board; Dr. William F. Synder, Wytheville Community College (Virginia); and Dr. Paul C. Gianini, Jr., Valencia Community College (Florida). The report concludes with the subcommittee markup of H.R. 2936 and the full committee markup of H.R. 2936. An appendix provides statements submitted by Sam Villareal of the Texas Engineering Extension Service, Texas A&M University System, and V. David Vandelinde, the Chair of the Engineering Education Coalition, along with the subcommittee report on H.R. 2936. (JMC)