Education of Scientists and Engineers

The key issue in any such situation is education, which is the fundamental basis that eventually leads to achievement of state goals (in the United States) and national goals (not only in the United States but also in many other countries). But first, schools and universities must be held responsible for producing qualified teachers and research personnel (professional and technical), but this is not always the case and improvements are needed (Curtis, 2014). By producing teachers and educating students in the context of research, the systems for the education of scientists and engineers prepare them for research careers in academia, government, and industry. Furthermore, by attracting outstanding students and faculty members (hopefully who have some understanding of the nonacademic world) a national education system can (hopefully) show benefit as a result of an influx of talent as well as an influx of innovative ideas. In fact, an increase in scientific and engineering knowledge and the manner in which this knowledge is applied is essential for successfully developing new technologies and industries, developing new sources of energy, and reducing environmental pollution (Speight and Foote, 2011).