Ignoring The Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers
Nation’s Astronomers Continue Dialog with NASA Administrator Mike Griffin, American Astronomical Society
“We do not have a looming problem or a workforce crisis. 25% of the NASA workforce will be eligible to retire within the next five years, though of course not all will do so. I regard this as an opportunity to bring in the next generation of scientists and engineers, who will take us to the Moon and Mars”
Students advised to seek experience in the private aeronautics sector, Salt Lake Tribune
“It simply is not among the top priorities I have at NASA to fund student experiments,” Griffin said during a question-and-answer session.”
Editor’s note: Mike: If you are not going to step up and help generate the “next generation of scientists and engineers, who will take us to the Moon and Mars”, who is?