STEM the tide : reforming science, technology, engineering, and math education in America / David E. Drew ; foreword by Alexander W. Astin.

Contents America's place in the world -- The achievement gap -- Effective leadership, careful evaluation -- Top-notch teachers -- Mentors and high expectations -- Closing the achievement gap -- College access and the STEM pipeline: the case of Nevada -- The value of a college education in the global economy -- Supporting university research.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [219]-234) and index.
LCCN 2010048728
ISBN9781421400945 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN1421400944 (hardcover : alk. paper)