Surge of college students pursuing 'clean energy' careers
Los Angeles Times
March 29, 2009
By Jim Tankersley
Climate change is a concern among undergraduates, driving a surge of interest in science and engineering on campuses nationwide. The rising interest in renewable energy is so new that it's not clearly reflected in the latest enrollment figures, educators say. But leaders from a range of schools -- including Arizona State University, Indiana University and the University of Colorado -- say energy and sustainability are the hottest topic for their students. President Obama is mounting a multibillion-dollar push to boost "clean energy," in an attempt to create millions of jobs while focusing on the environment. The effort includes stepped-up support for graduate students doing research in the area.
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