Science Jobs Scarce (Part Two)

(Photo courtesy of National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)

It’s the best of times and the worst of times to start a science career in the United States. Researchers today have access to tools and techniques that have accelerated the pace of discovery to new highs. But as record numbers of PhD’s graduate, many young scientists are finding a job market that is not ready to absorb them. Adam Allington traces the supply and demand for young scientists in a faltering economy:

Part One from The Environment Report

A related article from the Washington Post

Producer: Adam Allington
Release Date: February 23, 2009
Running Time: 3:28