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Takeshi Miyazaki

Japanese educators trying make science cool

February 24, 2011
Global Politics

Japan fears it may lose its edge in technology, as fewer and fewer young people pursue careers in science and engineering. Some Japanese educators are trying to reverse this trend by making science "cool" again. Ari Daniel Shapiro reports.

Japanese educators trying make science cool

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