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Graduate student unions aren't a new phenomenon at state universities. But their presence at elite private schools is raising the ante for scientists.

Asked to assess the programs, the panel threw up its hands.

After decades of blind faith, educators are finally beginning to investigate what makes for a good research experience.

U.S. students are avoiding science degrees, industry is worried about filling high-tech jobs, and graduate programs are overflowing with foreigners. That's the accepted wisdom. But how true is it?