"STEM"-careers are challenging, -engaging, -valuable to humanity, and vital to America's strength. However, "the conventional wisdom" regarding our STEM-workforce is flawed -- and the USA is "sinking its own boat." Actually --
* America HAS A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY of STEM graduates NOW.
* Corporate USA is consciously FORCING STEM graduates OUT of these fields.
Age discrimination's impact on our STEM workforce is truly hobbling the Republic. Americans would be stunned at the number of ex-scientists- & engineers now driving trucks or working at Lowe's & Radio Shack. Sadly, U.S. companies routinely overwork-, underpay-, demoralize-, and discard many of our best minds (...at the peak of their powers...) at a time when competition has never been more fierce nor the stakes higher.