Outlook for science & engineering fields

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the job outlook in the engineering and science fields, particularly in the context of the United States. Participants explore various factors influencing employment trends, including outsourcing, talent shortages, and educational approaches.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the instability in the engineering and science fields, citing outsourcing, a shortage of native talent, and a declining interest in teaching these subjects as significant issues.
  • Another participant presents a contrasting view, suggesting that engineering prospects are generally positive, referencing external sources for support.
  • A third participant mentions the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as a resource for job projections, indicating that while the overall outlook for engineering and science is good, there are variations among different areas.
  • One participant reflects on their personal journey in science and technology, noting a shift from fear of the field's perceived coldness to recognizing its creative aspects, and advocates for educational reform to enhance focus on math, science, and creative thinking.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of perspectives, with some highlighting concerns about the future of the fields while others argue for a more optimistic outlook. No consensus is reached regarding the overall job outlook or the effectiveness of current educational approaches.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various factors affecting job outlook, such as outsourcing and educational quality, but do not provide detailed analyses or specific data to support their claims. The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences and opinions without resolving the underlying uncertainties.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in career prospects in engineering and science, educators considering curriculum changes, and students contemplating their future in STEM fields may find this discussion relevant.

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What do you think of the engineering and science fields form a job outlook angle.I've read a lot one this subject and I think it is very unstable.At least in America.I mean do you think that outsourcing/offshoring is a danger?
or is it worse the general lack of interest and the lack of labour in science and technology fields.
these trends I've noticed are pretty bad though.

Outsourcing
Shortage of native talent
Less and less interest in teaching science and teaching it properly
lack of interest and poor image of engineering and science

It's a scary world man ,look out
but remember in my own opinion it is best if we study and work in science and technology because the more there are the more health the field has most of the trends I noticed would be helped if there were more people in the field.

or so I think , what do you think?
 
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Engineering prospects look good to me.

http://finance.yahoo.com/college-education/article/107402/most-lucrative-college-degrees.html?mod=edu-collegeprep
 
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You can check the BLS OOH for all sorts of projection figures, for America at least. In summary, engineering and science is doing pretty good on the whole, but some areas are doing better than others. Go check it out. It should be required reading for people applying to college.
 


I do agree with the bad perspective. When I first got into science and tech I scared myself out of it, because I felt it was "cold and logical". Now as I mature I realize that it isn't that at all its full of creativity, logic is there yes, but logic is also good.

Its all about the values we are given. Grow up get a broad education work in an office. Be "creative" while pushing papers...

I think the education system needs to be revamped in two ways.

1) a better focus on maths and sciences
2) more importance on creative thinking rather than testing (AP tests are the ultimate death of education in the High school Classroom... teachers teach to the test and that gets better results than teaching the subject)
 

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