The Mathematics of Competiveness

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MSC Vision 2015

• Lead partners to implement 21st century
  mathematics science programs
• THAT
• Create the skills, enthusiasm and commitment
  within K-12 students needed to prepare them for
  rapid scientific and technological change

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Science Technology

• Mechatronics
• Biotechnology
• Biomimicry
• Nanotechnology
• Informational Technology
• Environment
• New Mathematical Disciplines

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What Is Mechatronics?
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ASIMO - the care giver?
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Where Is Mechatronics Used?

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Defense Systems
• Consumer Products
• Manufacturing
• Materials Processing
• Medical
• Xerography

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Biotechnology

• Genomics
• Proteomics
• Cloning
• Stem-Cell Research
• Pharmaceuticals
• Bioinformatics
• Origami
• Computer Modeling

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Life Sciences Biomimicry

• Energy production
• Engineered materials
• Communication
• Transportation
• Medicine

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Nanotechnology

• Nano 1/billionth of meter (10 9)
• Research from 1 to 100 nm range
• (10 7 to 10-9)
• Control or manipulate at the atomic level

Sandia National Laboratories
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Nanoworld

• Transistor (90 nm)
• Virus (50 nm)
• Quantum Dot (5 nm)
• DNA (W 2 nm)
• Carbon nanotube
• (W 2 nm)
• Buckyball (1 nm)
• Hydrogen atom (0.1 nm)

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Quantum Dots (5 nm)

• Semiconductor nanocrystal
• Electrons show discrete energy levels, like atom
• Medical imaging
• Energy-efficient light bulbs

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Carbon Nanotubes (1.3 nm)

• Sheet of graphite rolled into a tube
• Composite materials
• Conductive wire
• Fuel cells
• High-resolution displays

NASA
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Buckyball (or fullerene)

• Soccer-ball-shaped molecule made of 60 carbon
  atoms
• Composite reinforcement
• Drug delivery

Laurence Berkley National Laboratories
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Information Technology Computer Brains

• Faster processors
• Increased memory
• Greater energy efficiency
• Tailored Chips
• Molecular electronics
• Lithography

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Information Technology Routing

• Replacing electronics with nano-optics
• Optical routers
• Ultrasharp image projectors and recorders

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Environment

• Inter-Planetary Systems
• Earth Systems Climate
• Natural Resources
• Bio-diversity
• Sustainable Development

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Fractal Geometry

• Patterns that repeat on all scales
• Fundamental in nature fractal algorithms
• Computer models simulations
• Large-scale systems
• Behavior of molecules

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Technology vs. Magic

• Any sufficiently advanced technology is
  indistinguishable from magic.
• Arthur C. Clarkes
• Third Law

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Scientific Research The World is Spiky
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Innovation The World Is Spiky
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Mission

• Be the innovator, incubator and advocate of 21st
  Century science and mathematics programs for the
  Capital Regions K-12 students.

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Molecular Economy
Energy Source Molecular
Physical Delivery Distributed fabrication
Information Delivery Neural interface
Industrial Commodity Nanomaterials design
Key Product Matter compiler
Education Two-Year Degrees Knowledge Worker
Mathematics Fractals, Origami, Computer Modeling
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Parents Believe Students Prepared for World of
Work
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Parents Say Enough Math Science
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40 Students Really Unhappy With SMET Career
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21st Century Rapid Change New Literacies

• Global National Demographics
• Jobs, Work Change
• Science Technology
• MSC 2015

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Global National Demographics
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Population The World is Spiky
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Worlds Most Populous Countries
Country 1994 Rank 2025 Rank
China 1192.0 1 1504.3 1
India 911.6 2 1276.4 2
U.S. 260.8 3 338.3 3
Indonesia 199.7 4 288.5 4
Brazil 155.3 5 199.0 8
Russia 147.8 6 142.1 10
Pakistan 126.4 7 275.6 5
Japan 125.0 8   NA
Bangladesh 116.6 9 211.3 7
Nigeria 98.1 10 246.0 6
Iran NA   152.2 9
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U.S. Population Pyramid for 2005
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U.S. Population Pyramid for 2020
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U.S. Population Pyramid for 2050
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U.S. PopulationEthnicity Breakdown in 2050
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Scientific Research The World is Spiky
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Scientific Innovation The World is Spiky
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Trade BalanceFive High-Tech Industries
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ContractedOut U.S. Industrial R D
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Job, Work Changes
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Agricultural Economy
Energy Source Muscle power
Physical Delivery Animals, boats
Information Delivery Human contact
Industrial Commodity Seeds, land, textiles
Key Product Domesticated plants and animals
Education K-8, Apprentices
Mathematics Arithmetic, Geometry
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Industrial Economy
Energy Source Coal, oil, electricity
Physical Delivery Trains, autos
Information Delivery Mail, TV, radio, phone
Industrial Commodity Steel, chemicals
Key Product Vehicles
Education High School, Apprentices
Mathematics Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry
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Information Economy
Energy Source Chemical
Physical Delivery Planes
Information Delivery Wired and wireless
Industrial Commodity Silicon-based products and software
Key Product Computers
Education Two Year - Technical Degrees
Mathematics Statistics, Calculus, Discrete Math, Programming
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Molecular Economy
Energy Source Molecular
Physical Delivery Distributed fabrication
Information Delivery Neural interface
Industrial Commodity Nanomaterials design
Key Product Matter compiler
Education Two-Year Degrees Knowledge Worker
Mathematics Fractals, Origami, Computer Modeling
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Projected Future of Current Economic Sectors
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How Will Economic Transitions Affect Workers?

• OLD- CYCLIC
• Economic downturn
• Layoff employees
• Economic upturn
• Rehire employees
• Workers return to old jobs

• NEW- TRANSITIONAL
• Employer closes or changes
• New employee skills needed recruited
• Old employees must switch careers and employer

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How Will Organizations Differ?

• Organization Structure
• From fixed-large to organic-small
• Types of Employees Within Organization
• 1/3 core staff 1/3 temps 1/3 outsourced
• Distribution of Employment Opportunities
• 15 large companies
• 35 medium small companies
• 50 self-employed and temporary workers

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How Will Job Conditions Change?

• CURRENT
• One job
• Company employed
• Perform a function
• Specialized skills important
• Paid in

• FUTURE
• Multiple jobs
• Self-employed
• Serve a purpose
• Human skills (discover, create, responsible)
• Paid in , time , other barter

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Preparing for Change

• Mental Desktop
• Speed Learning
• Goal Setting Time Management
• Multiple Job (Task) Management
• Self-Sufficiency Entrepreneurship
• Financial Planning Management
• Life Long Learning

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Advice from the Fifth Discipline

• The only sustainable competitive
• advantage is the ability to learn faster
• than your competition.

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21st Century Competiveness

• Julia H. Cothron, Ed.D.
• Executive Director
• Mathematics Science Center

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Technology vs. Magic

• Any sufficiently advanced technology is
  indistinguishable from magic.
• Arthur C. Clarkes
• Third Law

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Technology vs. Magic

• Any sufficiently advanced technology is
  indistinguishable from magic.
• Arthur C. Clarkes
• Third Law