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zResearch
investments are closely linked to creation of the nation’s Science &
Technology workforce
ySo,
in what fields are the nation’s Science & Technology
jobs?
[John Sargent, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 2004]
[First chart: employment growth,
1996-2000]
[Second chart: projected
employment growth, 2002-2012]
[Third chart: total projected job
openings, 2002-2012]
[Fourth chart: projected degree
production vs. projected job openings, 2002-2012, annualized]