Thousands of web sites for educators and students. This system will promote economic growth and international competitiveness now and in the future, and will contribute to a healthy and secure environment for us and our children. Since 1967 the department has helped keep the nation's transportation system operating. DOT functions through 10 administrations, each of which oversees a different aspect of transportation, implements its own programs, and reports to the Secretary of Transportation. Role in Mathematics and Science Education Mathematics and science education is a critical support activity to ongoing DOT programs.
Education conveys new technical skills to professionals already in the transportation community.
It also develops a pool of trained technical talent to move into jobs in the transportation sector. Academy summer program for high school students, which focuses on the science of flight and the study of science and careers. In addition, the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, sponsored by the Research and Special Programs Administration, encourages awareness of transportation careers. Higher Education Institutions of higher education can receive DOT assistance, including funding to support curricula and grants for research related to transportation. The department sponsors cooperative education programs, research fellowships, and scholarships.