Strengthening Undergraduate and Graduate STEM Education Research and Science Education Subcommittee Committee on Science and Technology U.S House of Representatives
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As a result, we are now deciding among a variety of possible futures for our nation. Will we depend on other countries for technological innovation? Or for essential technological infrastructure, such as energy? Will our children grow up to be leading innovators and scientists? Will all students have access to college in a time when, more than ever before, a college degree is required for even entry-level positions? Will the average student? Will our school systems continue to mimic the educational systems that were designed for a different era, or will new models of education emerge? Will we have the basic human capital to ensure a quality of life for all, and to address our continued growth in consumption? Will our future be secure?
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