CARMEL MAHER,
Madam, - As a Science teacher I find it very difficult to agree with Emmet Oliver's article of January 21st regarding the opportunities available to science graduates.
We are constantly hearing from politicians, the media and business representatives about the merits of studying the physical sciences in schools. But I am aware of quite a number of physics graduates who are unable to obtain even an interview for a position.Some of these highly qualified people are packing shelves on multinational stores.
Why steer young people in this direction? - Yours, etc.,
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CARMEL MAHER, Beechgrove, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.