Does The U.S. Have A Looming Inventor Gap?
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 13:40
in Psychology & Sociology
America has been a global powerhouse more due to individual and small group initiative than the large, government projects currently popular. But the U.S. seems to have a widening 'inventor' gap - people who regard themselves as creative and interested in science math and desiring to help society. While the U.S. relies on big funding, Indians make $4 microscopes so everyone can have fun with science and generate interest. The 2011 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index announced today indicates there is a generational basis for the looming shortfall. Americans aged 16–25 possess creativity, interest in science and math and preference for working in groups or with mentors yet do not regard themselves as inventive. read more