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July 11, 2008

Running Time: 01:09:08
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U.S. policymakers, universities, and employers should work together to speed the development of professionally oriented master's degree programs in the natural sciences, says a new report from the National Research Council. Graduates of these programs -- which build both scientific knowledge and practical workplace skills -- can contribute significantly to the nation's competitiveness, the report says.

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Speakers:
Rita R. Colwell, Mary E. Clutter, Paul G. Gaffney II, Peter Henderson
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