Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Researchers seeking to focus on science and technology studies

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The lack of information about the study Information about the policy And the government 's lack of ability to provide financial Is the main factor that makes the scientific research and Technology still poor countries in the region . According to officials .
   
In Cambodia Human resources in this sector at a low level in Compared to countries in the region . For instance , the number of students who study science subjects such as physics , chemistry, biology , engineering and construction , health and agriculture in 2012 Represent only 27 percent of the total of approximately 30,000 students . Rate is lower than the number of students who study subjects Social sciences such as law , accounting, management and banking .
In particular , many countries in the region such as Indonesia Students studying science subjects 33 % , Malaysia 45 % and Singapore Up to 53 % . According to a report by the Institute for Training and Research For the Development of Cambodia (CDRI) in 2012 .
   
Louise array (Luise Ahrens) Project Coordinator Marie Nol (Maryknoll) , an organization that provides educational consulting Stated that the rate of students who study science subjects low because Lack of information about their field of study and policy Uncertainty in the sector .
   
' The government needs to be interesting and provide information regarding Scientific subjects to students And students are also seeking information . Currently , the government does not yet have a system to Sharing this information yet . They just give the book to introduce subjects in college students but not details of job opportunities after graduating Or also the advantage and disadvantage of each subject .
   
When there is lack of information about the subjects at university After high school students most often chose Social science subjects Labor market which are already overcrowded . According to a research organization Ghassemi Costa (D'Amico) in 2012 Service sectors such as accounting , legal and economic management is the small number of staff . Role in 2012 Student job market can absorb only 16,000 But the supply to more than 29 , 000 people This made the students nearly half unemployed .
   
Louise Ren said that the job market is currently lacking qualified science students into filling .
   
Many jobs are in scientific practice But students still choose subjects and their law Unable to find a job when completed . They chose these subjects because their friends advised to learn .
   
Another factor that makes the weak field of science Is due to investment in this sector is still very low .
   
According to a new research institute CDRI Higher education institutions or universities in the country , especially in Private institutions do not focus on strengthening research scientific Due to lack of resources and laboratory equipment .
   
Another reason is probably caused by a lack of interest in the individual level .
   
Most students who VOA Khmer interviewed understood that the science courses Subjects difficult and uncertain employment opportunities .
   
Intellectual khlaut 22 4th year student skills development economics at the University of International understands that the science courses Most will be a teacher .
   
« I think that those who graduate scientific subjects and They will be a teacher . For example , if he studied biology When he graduates can become teachers on this subject .
   
Another student , whereas New Sothy , 20, who is studying physics at the Royal University Hall also said he chose this subject because they want to be A teacher .
   
« I excel in physics And it is an important subject for technology So I chose this . I wanted to be a physics teacher in college graduates .
   
Louise said array option besides teachers Science courses can serve in many areas That offer high salaries    If the chemistry courses They can work in food , such as food supplement foods and natural foods . They can also work in the beverage maker like Cambrew and Cocacola . Whereas Physics They can serve the electronic parts Electrical and electrical engineering . Many car companies are looking for those who analyze Computer . If the math courses are easier to Finding a job . Research organizations and companies are looking for employees who have History of statistics and mathematics .
   
Dr. Heng Nareth President David Gaumont Germany Community Development at the Royal University of Phnom Penh Said the lack of scientific research is a major problem A national economic development .
   
If no new research and ideas found It is the main obstacles to development . For example, all the raw materials that we produce , such as corn and cassava Mostly we sell to neighboring countries . If done in Khmer , we can provide additional value Our labor costs to Khmer But we sell abroad , and buy back the finished products . This is because we lack food research .
   
Louise array of stress that impaired science will become a problem Greater integration into the economy ASEAN in 2015 .
   
Dr. Mey Kalyan , senior advisor of the Supreme Economic Council Recognizing the lack of this .

   
Therefore requires the government to reconsider the To balance science with society . If we study in marketing or management law , and no scientist in enterprises So economic growth , we do not have .

   
Dr. Hang Choun Naron , Minister of Education responded by email to questions from VOA Voice of America Promoting scientific research as a priority The new government's mandate .

   
Minister said :Ministry of Education policy is documented in-depth .

   
In this new rectangular strategy The government plans to increase investment in education , science , and create a national laboratory industry And create a financial accounting and reporting standards to increase Access to credit of small and medium enterprises .

   
However, Louise array understood that although the government is also a good policy Also still in doubt

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