As the Baby Boomer generation retires, the demand for young scientists and engineers is expected to increase at almost four times the rate of all other occupations. In 10 years there will be a major work force gap in technical industries if we do not strengthen the interest today's young people have in math, science, technology and engineering. The Design Challenges are a vehicle to achieve that goal.

Bob Stevens

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I am not a scientist. I am, rather, an impresario of scientists.

— Jacques Cousteau

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The future is very cloudy. We may be a totally member-supported organization in a short time ? that?s the worst possible case.

— Bob Stevens

There is an on-going failure to establish a mutually acceptable format on such issues as fund-raising and publicity. The Rainier Historical Society regrets that such a move has to occur, as we had been hopeful that the River Queen might have a chance at being restored as a restaurant.

— Bob Stevens

The owners were receptive to donating the River Queen to us if we can raise the money. If can't get pledges or make a significant impact, we'll back out.

— Bob Stevens

We just don't have the people (we need). When someone takes off, they need to be replaced.

— Bob Stevens