We need to catalyse capital, capabilities, science and technology and resources far beyond the boundaries of our own supply chain.
Foreign scientists from China, Russia, Israel, India, Pakistan, and other countries face increased scrutiny--partly, it appears, because these countries possess or are seeking to possess nuclear capabilities (Science, 21 November 2008, p. 1172).
To help make it happen, we have been hiring teachers and interns from economically-stressed communities, and have been boosting our teachers' STEM capabilities (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) through intensive training -- two direct ways in which we are contributing to employment today.
Though Russia has some of the best of breed in these sectors, it's had difficulty spinning that capability in science, technology and research into global commercial successes.
Through this in-house training, the future response capability of science advisory groups and agencies can be enhanced, while also developing their true understanding of the needs of the emergency managers and other key decision makers.
In light of this, we posit that education that is singularly focused upon either the sciences or the humanities will not be sufficiently deep or broad to prepare future practitioners and leaders to engage the challenges evoked by an ever-expanding capability of science and technology in medicine and/or society [ 4, 5].
Notably, it has set up a plan costing about US$4 billion to develop capabilities for science and technology.
Working as a polar researcher affords me a great opportunity to develop and use my capabilities in science, teaching, teamwork, and creativity.
According to this understanding, there are definite values and knowledge-bearing capabilities of science that cannot be attributed to indigenous knowledge of the environment.
Young women today have plenty of role models and mentors to look to who've bucked stereotypes about female capabilities, have science degrees and now have influential business careers.
"Changes will not come simply or easily," the ACS report concurs, "but lack of adjustment to sclerosis and to new realities will inevitably enervate our enterprise and diminish American capabilities in science and industry".
