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The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2024.
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The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2024

March 13, 2024
The global competitiveness of the United States is supported through the nation’s STEM talent, R&D-driven discovery, and translation of knowledge into the economy and society through innovation. The United States is the largest performer of R&D, but the overall balance of global science and engineering resources and activity continues a long-term shift toward other areas of the world.

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Data Explorer

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In the News

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Data from the Survey of Doctorate Recipients are analyzed to identify disability rates among higher-ranking academic roles.

Events

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Release of the 2024 State of U.S. Science & Engineering Report

Join OSTP, NSB, and NCSES for a livestream of the White House release of the 2024 State of U.S. Science & Engineering report. 
Workshop

Federal Computer Assisted Survey Information Collection (FedCASIC) Workshops

The 2024 annual workshops will focus on the innovation and technology of government surveys.

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