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6. Rapid rises in federal funding may further destabilze career paths

Rapid increases in Federal funding for scientific research and education is more likely than not to further destabilize career paths for junior scientists. Under the current structure, the effect is substantial growth in “slots” for PhD students and postdocs to conduct the supported research, but only limited increases in the numbers of career positions (I will give you a concrete and large example in a moment).

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6. Rapid rises in federal funding may further destabilze career paths
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6. Large government investment is needed
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1. No evidence of shortages of scientists or engineers
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2. More scientists and engineers graduating than career openings
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3. More K-12 students studying science & math – and performing better
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4. Freshmen still plan to complete majors in science and engineering
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5. Few postdocs have realistic prospects of a regular faculty position
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