Developing the Scientists of Tomorrow

Economic prosperity in the coming decades will depend on innovations built on scientific and technological breakthroughs. Unfortunately, findings from international assessments show that the U.S. no longer has an edge over other countries in educating its young people. This dialogue will take a critical look at current educational policies and practices, considering the extent to which they are creating the next generation of scientists, mathematicians, and technology innovators. Join Dr. Bruce Alberts, editor of Science and former president of the National Academy of Sciences, in dialogue with Dr. Barbara Means, Director of SRI International's Center for Technology in Learning. Learn why science teaching has declined in most U.S. elementary schools at the very time in our history when it is of paramount importance and when new technologies are offering opportunities to engage students in learning that is both rigorous and inspiring.