What the space program needs are more English majors
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When asked if the United States needs more education programs to get students interested in math and science, Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has an interesting answer:
We definitely have a national problem in that kids seem to be going for money rather than what they consider 'nerdy’ careers. Other countries are outstripping us in the quality and quantity of math and science grads, and this can only hurt in the long run. But a liberal arts education, particularly English, is a good entry point no matter what the later specialization. I usually talk up English.
English majors? In space? ...
