Track 3-08: Innovative Methods for Grassland Research and Education
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Publication Date
2013
Location
Sydney, Australia
Description
Participation in science subjects at school and University has decreased in developed countries as the curriculum has broadened and the proportion of students staying on at school and entering university has increased. Global shortfalls in STEM graduates (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) mean an increase in salaries, which in turn are decreasing the likelihood of students staying on at University for postgraduate study. This is unfortunate given the increasing challenges in sustainable food production – grassland research needs great people enjoying great careers in order to contribute to global sustainability. This paper addresses the complex issues which have been the foundation for current generations, and considers what can be done to ensure that communities are revitalised to sustain grassland research.
Citation
Rowarth, Jacqueline, "Revitalising Communities to Sustain Grassland Research" (2013). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 3.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/22/3-8/3)
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Revitalising Communities to Sustain Grassland Research
Sydney, Australia
Participation in science subjects at school and University has decreased in developed countries as the curriculum has broadened and the proportion of students staying on at school and entering university has increased. Global shortfalls in STEM graduates (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) mean an increase in salaries, which in turn are decreasing the likelihood of students staying on at University for postgraduate study. This is unfortunate given the increasing challenges in sustainable food production – grassland research needs great people enjoying great careers in order to contribute to global sustainability. This paper addresses the complex issues which have been the foundation for current generations, and considers what can be done to ensure that communities are revitalised to sustain grassland research.
