Our future inventiveness is at stake so why is science still not a top choice? - The Irish Times - Tue, Apr 20, 2010 10 C Dublin WED7 C THU9 C FRI9 C YOUR WEATHER MobileRSS FeedsSite MapNewsSportBusinessCommentLifeSocietyCultureShopClassifiedHealthFamilyEducationScienceEnvironmentNews FeaturesPeopleCloseNewsIrelandWorldIn DepthIrishTimes150Today's PaperWeatherLifeTravelFood DrinkStyleConsumerHomes PropertyMotorsLiving TodaySportSoccerGaelic GamesGolfRugbyOtheririshracing.comSocietyHealthFamilyEducationScienceEnvironmentNews FeaturesPeopleBusinessBusiness newsMarketsExchange RatesAgendaPersonal FinanceThe EconomyTechnologyInnovationCultureFilmBooksStageMusicArt DesignComment MediaTreibhCommentOpinion AnalysisLettersBlogsPollsBlogsCurrent AccountMechanical TurkMiniBytesOn The RecordOutside InPoliticsPricewatchPursued by a BearScreenwriterShopPage SalesReader OffersFinancial ServicesTravel OffersPhoto SalesDVD ClubAbout usCompany informationTerms conditionsAdvertiseContact usCopyrightPrivacy policyHelpClassifiedHomesJobsCarsDatingFamily NoticesOtherDigital ArchivePremium EmailepaperPrint on demandIrish AncestorsIrish Times TrainingRSS feedsGamesCrosswordsSudokuCompetitionsSociety Education Comment Email to a friendEmail to Author Print RSS ShareText Size:The Irish Times - Tuesday, April 20, 2010Our future inventiveness is at stake so why is science still not a top choice? In this section 'When the former captain of the Irish team rings you, you answer the phone'Language gap is latest threat to jobsTeacher's PetTalkbackNoticeboardPRESIDENT'S LOG:Science is still thought of as something for pointy headed boffins the challenge is how to change that image, writes FERDINAND VON PRONDZYNSKIA LITTLE WHILE ago I was standing in a queue at a supermarket check-out, and couldnt help overhearing a conversation between two ladies in front of me. Actually, I could have helped overhearing them, but I need to get my material from somewhere.Anyway, Lady Number 1 was telling her friend about her son, who had just graduated from a uni...
