China and other competing nations are vastly outperforming America in the development of clean energy technologies. If America is to remain relevant the economy of the future, it is essential that we support both the development of clean energy technologies and the education of young people to enter this burgeoning industry. To this end, the U.S. Department of Energy has established RE-ENERGYSE — a program to vastly improve the scope and quality of energy science education in American schools.
Teryn Norris, Director of Americans for Energy Leadership (AEL) will delve further into the specifics of RE-ENERGYSE, touching on experiential learning opportunities, fellowships, and new higher education programs that are specifically designed to prepare students for careers in clean energy technology. By swiftly providing these skills to students, America can foster the collective awe and relentless drive needed to propel us forward in the clean energy race.
1. Repowering American Innovation Strategies for U.S. Economic Leadership Presentation by Teryn Norris for Scientists & Engineers for America March 9 th , 2010
6. Asia Rising Rapidly Source: National Science Board, “Science & Engineering Indicators,” January 2010
7. Asia Rising Rapidly Source: National Science Board, “Science & Engineering Indicators,” January 2010
8. Asia Rising Rapidly Source: National Science Board, “Science & Engineering Indicators,” January 2010
9. Asia’s Clean-Tech Tigers Source: Breakthrough Institute & Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, “Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant,” November 2009
10. Asia’s Clean-Tech Tigers Source: Breakthrough Institute & Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, “Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant,” November 2009 Asia Governments to Invest 3 Times More Than U.S. China, Japan, Korea: $50 billion/yr. U.S. $10 billion/year maximum. Asia will gain “first mover” advantage: economies of scale, learning-by-doing, and innovation Five times more electric and hybrid electric vehicles (1.6 million) by 2012 than will North America. Asian government investments are direct and coordinated. U.S. and Europe indirect and uncoordinated.
