U.S. is considered one of the technologically advanced countries in the world, and as such, is target for intelligence gathering and tecnological/economic espionage. At the same time, universities are always trying to form partnerships across the world and attract foreign students into engineering and other fields involving technology. Where does the alturistic goal of sharing knowledge start to conflict with the desire to keep technological advances at home? Can these two goals co-exist? What do you think?
2006-12-20 11:05:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
This is a real concern - countries that were really technically behind not long ago are catching up. Technical advancement in nuclear technology and other areas are happening at light speed (what took us 10 years is taking some other country 2-3 years to develop). And by the way, most foreign graduate students do return home with the advanced research expertise they gained in our universities.
2006-12-20 17:53:21 · update #1
Most schools of engineering are research-oriented. Therefore, the faculty and students play heavily in the new developments of the field. If foreign students have a better aptitude for engineering, they bring that much more to the table for research work, which enhances the technological expertise of the US.
2006-12-20 11:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by cottey girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a difference btw private corporations and public gov't agencies.
Just cuz universities attract students from all over doesn't mean we'll lose state secrets once those kids graduate. You just learn some basic theories in school. Actual application and advances usually happen outside of school. Private companies and gov't agencies develop tech with people who have graduated. They keep things secret through a variety of methods, including background checks.
The two goals can co-exist b/c there's really no overlap anywhere. I suppose it could be a problem if technology was as basic as inventing the wheel or a spear, but things are a little more complex now. What you learn in school isn't going to make it easy for you to create a nuclear bomb.
2006-12-20 11:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think an overwhelming number of them come to college here and STAY here and work for US companies.
I don't know how many take their knowledge "back" to possibly be used against us. Good question.
2006-12-20 11:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by Nathan L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-20 11:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by cge g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋