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Addressing the Scientific Manpower Gap: A Call to Action

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0045

Dates

  • March 01, 1962
  • 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Scope and Contents

Senator Howard W. Cannon expressed the importance of increasing scientific and engineering manpower in the United States to maintain national strength and compete with other nations, particularly in the space race. He highlighted the need for more scientists and engineers to support space exploration efforts and emphasized the role of education in producing the necessary workforce. Cannon also advocated for partnerships between industry, universities, and government to provide education and training opportunities for employees. The text also includes correspondence with Senator Robert S. Kerr discussing the same topic and the need for collaboration to address scientific manpower challenges.

Creator(s)

Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963

Congress 87th (1961-1963)

Policy Area Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics; Constituent Correspondence

Tribal Affiliation(s) Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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