[plt-scheme] RE: [plt-edu] Should computer programming be mandatory

Cutting out the computer science AB doesn't help.

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From: plt-edu-bounces at list.cs.brown.edu [mailto:plt-edu-bounces at list.cs.brown.edu] On Behalf Of Shriram Krishnamurthi
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 11:33 AM
To: arkppp at comcast.net
Cc: Robby Findler; Scheme PLT; plt edu; Matthias Felleisen
Subject: Re: [plt-edu] Should computer programming be mandatory

Alvin,

The US is obsessed about "energy security", which is the idea that the
country needs to wean itself of excessive dependence on foreign
countries for its energy needs.  (This isn't the forum to discuss
whether it's possible or even wise to become *completely* independent,
but certainly *reducing dependence* seems wise.)

The US needs to likewise be thinking about its "intellectual
security", i.e., the ability to grow enough STEM (science, technology,
engineering, mathematics) talent at home so that it doesn't need to
keep importing the likes of Matthias and me.  Because, you know, one
day that supply will dry up, too.

Shriram
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