VIDEO from Medialink: First African-American Woman to Blast Into Space Encourages Students to Embrace Science.While China and India are gaining leverage in science and technology industries, America is starting to lag behind in some areas -- specifically science education in the public school system. Currently, the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. is also in danger of relinquishing re·lin·quish tr.v. re·lin·quished, re·lin·quish·ing, re·lin·quish·es 1. To retire from; give up or abandon. 2. To put aside or desist from (something practiced, professed, or intended). 3. its role as a global leader due to a shortage of American scientists American Scientist (ISSN 0003-0996) is an illustrated bimonthly magazine about science and technology. Each issue includes four to five feature articles written by prominent scientists and engineers. and engineers. One of the main reasons for the shortfall Shortfall The amount by which the capital required to fulfill a financial obligation exceeds available capital. Notes: Shortfall risk is often combated with an efficient hedging strategy created by a fund, group, institution, or individual. is the lack of students, especially women and minorities, choosing to pursue careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. See video at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=31978 Dr. Mae Jemison Mae Carol Jemison, M.D. (born 17 October, 1956) is an American physician and a former NASA astronaut. She became the first Black woman to travel in space when she went into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992. , the first African-American woman to go into space, discusses how parents and schools can encourage students to embrace careers in science, how diversity is viewed in the workplace, and what organizations can do to help. In addition, she highlights results of a new survey conducted of CEOs from 100 of the fastest-growing science and technology companies in the country to gauge their knowledge about how this shortage directly affects the workplace and the nation. These CEOs represent $6 billion; employ 16,000 people; and lead cutting-edge companies involved in biotechnology, computers, life science and engineering. Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos for free and unrestricted use at http://media.medialink.com. |
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