lthough the United States is currently the world's economic and military leader, we are at a critical juncture. We must adapt to meet the evolving economic and national security landscape of the 21st century. At the core of the challenge is our nation's proficiency in science, engineering and technology. Too many young Americans do not have the science, engineering, and technology career skills necessary to succeed, and meet our country's needs of the future.Only 18 percent of high school seniors are considered proficient in science, according to one national report, and a brochure published by the Deschutes County Oregon State …