Federal talent drive

摘要

The US Department of Defense needs an overhaul if it is to successfully recruit and retain leading global talent in science, technology, engineering and maths, according to the report Assuring the U.S. Department of Defense a Strong Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce. Released on 25 October by the US National Academies in Washington DC, the report finds that STEM professionals view the federal agency as an undesirable workplace because of red tape, a lack of civilian training opportunities, burdensome security-clearance requirements and below-average facilities and equipment. In the near- to midterm, the agency will probably need to recruit researchers and engineers with expertise in cybersecurity, intelligence, biosecurity and nanotechnology, among other areas, the report notes.