[DustyMoment]

But how do you get students really interested in math and science?

Great question; right on target.

In the 60s we had the space program to interest kids in math, science and engineering. Clinton killed off what could have been the next significant factor in math, science and engineering education - the Super-Conducting Super Collider.

With no end game such as the space program or the SCSC to attract graduates from math, science or engineering programs, all Bush is doing is pre-loading the universities to produce McDonalds management trainees because the jobs that might utilize these graduates are being shipped to India and China.

[mlc9852]

I fear you are right.

[dfwgator]

To me, the problem is that we say that learning math and science only makes sense if you want to pursue a career in that area.

The fact is, regardless of your career, knowledge of math and science is critical to your success, even if you are an MBA. In today's economy, with its focus on technology, if you do not have an understanding of math and science, it puts you at a disadvantage, even if you don't go into a career directly as a scientists.

[Codeograph]

"With no end game such as the space program or the SCSC to attract graduates from math, science or engineering programs, all Bush is doing is pre-loading the universities to produce McDonalds management trainees because the jobs that might utilize these graduates are being shipped to India and China."

Nope, they will be overqualified to be McDonalds management trainees because they will be able to add without having to use a calculator :-)