I graduated from Georgia Tech in 1999 with a BS in Civil Engineering. I actually like engineering, but I hate working in an office, hence my self-employment. For most, it seems, engineering and science seems lame. Oh, well.
Demand for engineers and scientists
I don't feel engineers will be in high demand as the article states, but I do feel the falling numbers of US grads in science and engineering is not a good sign. Do all students really think a major in management is a good road to success? It might be a false perception, but it seems like every youngster today wants to slide through college and get a cushy office job managing others. Too many chiefs and not enough indians = trouble.
The US needs to rethink competition in the global marketplace. It shall be done eventually, I hope.
Just my opinion. No hard feelings. My plate has been full for quite some time, and I have no lack of work.
Jürgen