  The astronomy community has made clear our shared scientific vision in the
Astro2010 decadal survey. Who will build this future? The cost and scarcity of
telescope resources makes vital learning through doing extremely difficult for
students and early career researchers. What is needed now and in the future to
provide a depth of knowledge, creativity, and experience in our field? At
McDonald Observatory we have a clear model in answer to that question, and a
long history of successfully training the next generation of instrument
builders and observers. We must support and sustain small to medium range local
resources such as McDonald to foster the successful growth of our field.
