Gove's exams still place no value on creative subjects like art, music and drama, and no value on practical subjects like engineering, design and technology and construction.

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Bob Cater noted that while there has been a positive increase in the number of pupils studying mathematics after the age of 16, advances in the number of people studying science, design and technology and engineering have only been modest.

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Innovative literature really is akin to Apple technology and design, for example, and architectural engineering and design.

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"Combining the world class-technology and materials expertise of Nanosys with the engineering, design and supply chain capabilities of 3M will unlock a powerful new color viewing experience for consumers, " said Jim Bauman, Vice President of the Optical Systems Division at 3M.

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The International CES Innovations Awards panel also recognized the groundbreaking technology and innovative design of the XT780 Series with Google TV, naming it a 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree.

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