THE EDITOR, Sir:IT IS amazing if not phenomenal to observe how science, technology and logistics combine in transforming the Causeway a part of Highway 2000 into a modern facility of world class.
To the trained mind, it is a technical work in progress. To the layman it is an amazing feat to be completed. Morning, noon and night the sense of expectation is obvious, as traffic seems suspended along Dawkins Drive, not because it cannot flow, but for occupants to observe and assess what is new; what next to be done before completion.
It would be newsworthy and appropriate for the relevant
sections of the science and technology departments in our universities to seek an alliance with these contractors of international reputation, so as to gain added international experience in applied science, technology and logistics on these sites,including Highway 2000, among others. Also students on their own
initiative could seek to have
furlough arranged to gain
`hands-on experience of international significance for their resume.
Some projects may be a once in a lifetime endeavour, therefore providing more international exposure with design, implementation and logistics at airports and seaports along with road construction.
The rejuvenation or the injection of new life in science and technology via the projects already mentioned, along with those at the Scientific Research Council, will go a far way in increasing professional options through science education.
Maybe, through goodwill or some trade-off, these international companies could boost our scientific application, by sharing their expertise and technologies with some of our young aspiring scientists and the relevant departments.
I am looking forward to reading some published acount of steps taken to utilise the available opportunities from an educational standpoint.
I am, etc.,
DESMOND SMITH
hallandaleservices@hotmail.com
