All Images
News Release 14-002
NSF study details recent US research and development growth
This material is available primarily for archival purposes. Telephone numbers or other contact information may be out of date; please see current contact information at media contacts.
![glass recipients in a lab](/news/mmg/media/images/173262915_thinkstock_9b820cfc-82b1-411c-8459-96c1f9ee2511_f.jpg)
NSF study details growth in U.S. research and development in recent years. An increase of $20.5 billion from 2010-2011 and further increases are shown from 2011-2012 through preliminary estimates.
Credit: Thinkstock