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The promotion of science and technology is one of the key
policy issues to the U.S. and other countries in the world. For the policy of
promoting science and technology, education, above all, is considered to be particularly
importance. Accordingly, universities and graduate schools are being positively
developed in not only Euro-American developed countries but also Asian countries.
Reflecting such circumstances, the number of people who have earned doctorate
is on the increase in each country ( Fig.
9 ).
The number of doctors in Japan in 1997 is a little under 30%
of the U.S., likewise 60% of Germany, and also less than U.K. and France. Furthermore,
China is catching up with Japan.
Japan, and particularly the R&D units of private sectors,
have many excellent researchers and engineers who have no doctorate. In light
of the rapid globalization of R&D activities and management activities in
recent years, it is important for Japan to come up to the level of foreign countries
in terms of the number of doctors.
For the purpose of enhancing creative mind-set required of
the students of universities and graduate schools, it is extremely important
to realize education that will teach them basic and practical knowledge and ability
and will nurture them to appreciate "the joy of discovery and creation." For
that goal, discussions from various angles are under way at present.
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