In an editorial in the Daily Oklahoman yesterday, Dr. Tom Landers Dean of the OU School of Engineering writes:
Oklahoma needs engineers, now and for the future, to create the innovations that are essential for prosperity and security…
Even during the current economic downturn, there is strong demand in Oklahoma for engineering talent in our leading industries, particularly aerospace, biotechnology, energy and infrastructure. Thanks to the vision of our state’s leaders, the Engineering Workforce Act went into effect Jan. 1, providing tax credits to engineering graduates and the Oklahoma aerospace companies that hire them. But as the recession deepens we must keep our sights set on the future and the pipeline to supply vital engineering talent the state and nation demand.