It's no secret that most middle-school and high-school students in the US have little interest in math and science. Young people in this country simply do not view technology careers as "cool." In 2001, SEMI launched an innovative program to attract students to the study of semiconductors and related technologies. Based on the results so far, this program is a big step in the right direction. In the September issue of SST (p. 78), Intel's Jerry Kissinger discussed "High Tech U," which operates under the umbrella of SEMI'S Workforce Development Institute. As Jerry pointed out, through grade four, US students are equal to those of foreign countries in math and science. But by the time the US students reach grade 12, they are significantly behind. Simply put, this problem must be addressed if the US is to remain globally competitive.
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