An infographic from VentureBeat has been circulating around the web that cites the U.S. as atop the rest of the world in terms of innovative countries. This is shining hope for Americans looking for an end in sight to the recession. According to the Census Bureau, young businesses are some of the biggest drivers for job growth.
But, trouble arises when you consider that the bulk of innovative entrepreneurial ventures are in high-tech industries. Success in these industries is highly dependent on the scientific and mathematical aptitude of the available workforce. However, in comparison with their Asian and European counterparts, the U.S. commonly ranks poorly in these fields, according to The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). This is a problem.
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