Memo

Date: December 6, 2011

To: Daniel Raskas, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

From: Your Name

Subject: Education Program for Danaher Corporation

While science and technological firms have been steadily gaining influence within the global economy, the education of youth within the fields of science and math has not kept pace. As an influential and innovative technological firm, Danaher Corporation should consider implementing an educational corporate social responsibility (CSR) program for youth in the metropolitan area. Costs associated with an educational program would be low, exposure within the public would be positive, and the long-term effects would make available a larger pool of employees to choose from in the future. The following research provides an analysis of the current state of education within the fields of science and math, as well as plans for establishing a program and alternative joint venture programs.

Education within the United States

American students have been shown to be behind other students on a global basis worldwide in the past decade. Part of the reason is the lack of science and math teachers. Richard M. Ingersoll and David Perda discuss the shortage of teachers and report “The data show that in any given year, a significant number of schools experience difficulties filling their classrooms with qualified candidates”(Ingersoll, 2010, p. 589). Professional scientists and employees such as those who are part of Danaher Corporation are needed to promote the study of science and technology within the youth today. Although there have been recent improvements, there is still a long way to go in education. Kathy Hopkins, a journalist for the US News & World Report, writes “Though recent studies have suggested the majority of American students lag behind foreign peers in math and science education, a report released last week highlights the positive strides U.S. public schools have made in advanced math and...