Getting to the Root of the STEM Problem

What:
The growing concern in the U.S. over noncompetitiveness in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields will be addressed Oct. 21 by Raman Unnikrishnan, dean of the Cal State Fullerton’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, in “STEM Education and Engineering Workforce, Maintaining U.S. Competitiveness,” at the university’s Engineering and Computer Science Affiliates Technology Breakfast.

Caption: Raman Unnikrishnan, dean of Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer ScienceDownload Photo

When:

Thursday, Oct. 21
7 a.m. registration, 7:30-9 a.m. program

Where:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
2931 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton 

Quote:
“Globalization and outsourcing have triggered fears about the country’s noncompetitiveness, and the media are abuzz with discussions about the lack of participation by American students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. How do countries with meager resources and limited opportunities produce world-class engineers?” asks Unnikrishnan, who is active internationally in engineering education and a commissioner of the international engineering accreditation organization ABET. 

Why:
The ECS Affiliates Technology Breakfast is held quarterly to provide a presentation and discussion forum for a wide range of engineering and technology subjects and issues. 

Cost:
$10 for members of the public; free to ECS affiliates and Cal State Fullerton students, alumni, faculty and staff. 

RSVP:
http://calendar.ecs.fullerton.edu/EventDetail.aspx?id=16

Media Contacts:
Robin Rawal, ECS, 657-278-5952 or rrawal@fullerton.edu
Russ L. Hudson, Public Affairs, 657-278-4007 or rhudson@fullerton.edu