Rising Above the Gathering Storm Two Years Later: Accelerating Progress Toward a Brighter Economic Future
"Rising Above the Gathering Storm Two Years Later: Accelerating Progress Toward a Brighter Economic Future. Summary of a Convocation" by rapp. Thomas Arrison
Planning Committee for the Convocation on Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Two Years Later
NA Press | 2009 | ISBN: 9780309128711 | 24 pages | PDF | 1 MB
Planning Committee for the Convocation on Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Two Years Later
NA Press | 2009 | ISBN: 9780309128711 | 24 pages | PDF | 1 MB
The discussions reviewed progress made thus far in implementing the Gathering Storm recommendations to strengthen K-12 education in math and science, research, higher education, and the environment for innovation. Participants also noted that much additional work is needed to ensure that America remains a leader in science and engineering in the long term.
Rising Above the Gathering Storm Two Years Later: Accelerating Progress Toward a Brighter Economic Future summarizes a convocation held in April 2008 to commemorate the release of the original Gathering Storm report. The convocation featured participation by Members of Congress, Cabinet Secretaries, leaders from industry and academia, and other experts.
CONTENTS
Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Context for the ”Two Years Later”
Convocation
The Overall Response to Rising Above the Gathering Storm
K-12 Science and Mathematics Education
Support for Basic Research
Science and Engineering Higher Education
Incentives for Innovation
State Initiatives
Conclusion
APPENDIX: Convocation Agenda
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"Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future", 2007:
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Rising Above the Gathering Storm Two Years Later: Accelerating Progress Toward a Brighter Economic Future
