The science and engineering work force is expected to grow faster than any other sector of the U.S. labor market in coming years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but where this tide of employees will come from is an unknown. In recent years international students, particularly those from China and India, have accounted for almost all growth in doctoral degrees awarded in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics. But relying on non-U.S. citizens for this nation’s science and engineering needs is an uncertain path, as many of these students may choose to return to their home countries, says a new report from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine.
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