The team also noticed some inconsistencies in the graph that they feel could be fixed by changing their code. One of these issues being that cutting off power completely from the AEV’s resulted in the motors having to do extra work in order to get started again. Possibly changing the code so the amount of power supplied to the motors gradually decreased over time instead of stopping the power completely, could make for a more efficient AEV. Theoretically speaking, when a plane begins to near its destination the pilot begins to lower the amount of thrust given to the engines, not cease thrust completely, so if the team were able to find a way to mimic this, they feel that their AEV could save energy overall, and become more productive.…
The book consists of seven chapters. In which Draut focuses on young adults and the problems they face, once they enter the “real world.”Chapter one: Higher and Higher Education, Draut gives several examples of how the cost of education has change over the generations from the baby boomers to generation X.Chapter two: Paycheck Paralysis, Draut says that generation Xers are living paycheck to paycheck. Many of those who are qualified for many jobs are not able to find work because they truly are not qualified.Chapter three: Generation Debt, the author explains the debt students occur during college.Chapter four: The high cost of putting a rough over your head, Draut explains that the high cost of college catches up with former students. It is like a football pile up, the more loans the student has in college the less one will be able to afford in future life goals, such as owning a home and starting a family.Chapter five: And baby makes broke, the cost of growing a family, is becoming highly unlikely for generation Xers. She explains the high cost of childcare and having a child.Chapter six: Without a fight, Explaining Young Adults’ Political Retreat, Draut explains why young adults are not voting and why young adults are not as active in politics as their older counterparts.Chapter seven: Changing Course: An Agenda for Reform, the author gives a detailed antidote to the problem of generation Xers.…
You made a great point when you mentioned that education is significant to one's success in life. This week reading assignment helped me to acquire knowledge about the conflicting functions of education. For instance, “function 1 socialization: assist in learning to be productive member of society through the passing on of culture” (Ballantine & Hammack, 2012, p. 29). For example, students may have “different experiences depending on their gender, social class, racial, or ethnic background” (Ballantine & Hammack, 2012, p. 29). For example, a student who is low income will receive a different type of education than a member of the upper class. I am excited to learn about the dilemmas that are presently faced and what we can do to create…
According to the U.S. department of education an estimated 1.2 million U.S. high school students drop out annually, left with no degree, no qualifications and no work experience. The American education system is based on the idea that no child should be left behind -opportunity for all. However, encouraging everyone to attend university regardless of how impractical it may be for the individual, is part of the problem.…
By teaching and informing all individuals more, the United States would be able to avoid repeating the past for a third time. Therefore, if education is corrected at all age levels, the problems of the past may stay in the past. One way of possibly improving education is by implementing more STEAM programs into schools; these programs are meant to further explore and teach students about the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. The ultimate goal is to help shape “students’ imagination and [teach] through hands-on STEM projects” along with “applying creative thinking and design skills [for] adulthood” (Feldman 2). In addition, replacing electives with career and trade classes gives the youth of America and society a better future. For example, the classes that could be offered to high school students could consist of researched based and technology classes. Encouraging adults to continue their education after high school and beyond college gives them a better chance to never be in poverty. The tasks of the past are not the tasks of the future; therefore adults must continue to advance their trade skills for the current demand so they can be better contributors of…
In a rapidly changing world, it is important to keep up with the ever increasing demands of potential students and the companies seeking to employ them. Young educated people with the skill-sets necessary to be a valued are the biggest contributors to the workforce. As the market becomes more saturated with graduates possessing the tools required of employers, it is vital to maintain a competitive and modernized education system in order to train the best possible young adults to meet employer demands. The most important reason for this, given the fast pace things change in the world, is that if action is not taken in sufficient time it is possible for our youth to be left behind.…
To a student in an era of globalization, economic recession, and strong job competition, it can appear as if a college degree is the ultimate solution to one’s problems. However, finding the right post-highschool path is often like shopping for clothes: One choice rarely fits all people. College can often cost more than the degree pursued is worth. College also isn’t the only way one can get a good job outside of high school. Furthermore, college is not for everyone. Not all students should go to college.…
America needs solutions immediately because the gap represents its future leaders of tomorrow. If nothing is done soon to correct the disturbing trend, the United States will be in danger of falling even further behind other developed countries. The many challenges are frightening: (1) too many high school students quit school before graduation, (2) too many high school students graduate without the ability to read or write well, (3) too many high school students are not prepared for the workforce, and (4) too many high school students are not prepared for college. In this short essay, the writer will explain some of the consequences, causes and possible solutions for America’s educational…
For most, higher education is the key to social mobility, financial stability, and self-actualization. Living-wage jobs are difficult to find, especially without an education past high school. Workers are competing in a market that demands knowledge, high-skills, and leadership. College is where young adults can learn to be successful.…
An improvement to the education system will happen through freedom of choice for students in the tenth grade of high school. Students will be able to choose to continue schooling or directly enter the workforce/technical school. This reduces strain on the education system by not having to educate a large portion of children for the extra two years that is commonplace in our current system. A similar education system has been implemented in some European countries to great success (5). To prevent abuse of the system, in order to avoid working for the betterment of society, there will be a four year time period in order to obtain the necessary schooling to succeed. However, people can still attempt to continue their education after the four year time limit, but these people must work a full time job along with schoolwork to continue claiming societal benefits. These measures ensure people can have the career they want to have, and this is one of the primary aspects that keeps the system running and…
Students around the country are not being prepared for college. They enter college not fully aware they weren’t prepared for the intensity of college level work. Many students have to take remedial classes due to their high school classes not having them ready for the next level. Another reason students aren’t prepared is they haven’t taken the required amount of classes needed for college, some high schools require less of the core classes than most colleges require. Schools also forgetting colleges want independent thinkers. The main focus in high schools is the admission process and the development of students’ thinking abilities are forgotten about. The schools doing well in preparing their students, encourage the students to take college…
Post Secondary education plays an important and critical role in the social, cultural and economic success of people. As students move on to postsecondary education, costs can rise considerably. The role education plays makes it possible for young people to take advantage of a range of employment opportunities, but post-secondary education is not financially accessible for many people. Funding also creates the negative effect of stress from long term debt that many students face in post secondary education. As government funding fails, it also creates the downfall of high quality faculties. Post Secondary education systems encourage people to pursue higher education to build future economic success but in doing so funds should also be affordable. Since funds are expensive, negative effects become more prevalent throughout post secondary education.…
America is well known as the Land of Opportunity because it provides individuals with many different options in life so they can achieve anything they set their mind to, no matter who they are, but is everyone today given that equal right to each opportunity? According to the dictionary equal opportunity is “the policy of treating others without discrimination, especially because of sex, race, or age”. Therefore in my opinion, I do not think America is really the ‘land of opportunity’ for all people equally. Although Americans are entitled to the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in the Declaration of Independence to establish equality, the society has taken away our rights. Our liberty gives us the right to be independent…
As a result of America’s struggling education system, the children of our country are failing to acquire essential skills and knowledge necessary for success in our world today. Students are lacking proper preparation and determination that is required to go after their goals. There are many absent credentials in the education field. Students in our country need to be more prepared for future events, starting with an increase in test scores of individual students.…
In the past there were far less factors against people trying to live the American Dream. Today there are higher levels of student loan debt, poverty, and unemployment in comparison to past years. Of the class of 2014, 70 percent of them graduated with an average student loan debt of 30,000 dollars per borrower (“2016 State of the Millennial”). The rising cost of education (tuition has risen by over 500 percent since 1985) is leaving…