Better Education for Better Scientists and Engineers

To the Editor:

You cannot imagine how pleased I was recently to see two articles on teaching science and engineering in The Chronicle ("The Tough Road to Better Science Teaching," August 3, and "Teaching Math and Science May Get Boost From Congress," August 10), both by Jeffrey Brainard. ... When I started my subscription, I used to look for letters, articles, anything written by or for engineers — and then after waiting for what seems like years, I am surprised with two

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First Person

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Notes From Academe

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Commentary

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Past Coverage

Women Underrepresented in Sciences at Top Research Universities, Study Finds - January 23, 2004
Minority Professors Are Missing From Top Science Programs - November 16, 2007
Few Minority Professors Found in Top Science Programs - November 1, 2007
Computer Scientists Unhappy in Academe - November 5, 1999
The Need for More Schoolteachers in Science and Math: How Colleges Can Help - October 2, 1998

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