America's Engineering Manpower Resources: 1960-2000

Abstract

The availability of science and engineering personnel in the United states has become an issue of major concern to policy makers in light of the declining mastery of the advanced math and science skills among America's youth. This paper provides historical and statistical information about America's engineering community. Initially, this involves providing some fundamental insights into what constitutes the engineering community, why society needs more scientists and engineers and what actions have been taken by the federal government and industry to increase their supply. In addition, this paper includes a review and analysis of the demand and supply projections made by several authors which focus on the methods and the economic assumptions used in predicting future requirements. The paper concludes with a discussion of possible ways to improve the technical manpower supply process.

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Graduation Date

1989

Semester

Summer

Advisor

Swart, William W.

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Engineering

Department

Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

Format

PDF

Language

English

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0027039

Subjects

Dissertations, Academic -- Engineering; Engineering -- Dissertations, Academic

Accessibility Status

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