National Academy of Sciences June 27, 2024
In her inaugural “State of the Science” address, National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt recommended a range of actions to protect and strengthen U.S. global leadership in science. U.S. science has become exceptionally dependent on international students. Foreign-born individuals currently make up 19% of all U.S. STEM workers and 43 percent of STEM workers at the Ph.D. level. This is not likely to last as foreign nations increase their investment in R&D. Being a global leader in science and technology has enabled the U.S. to effectively protect its national security, benefit from economic growth, establish ethics and standards for the deployment of new technologies, and exercise soft power and diplomacy. Her recommendations include – investing more and improving K-12 science education, STEM education, Invest more in R&D, Better coordinate existing resources for impact, Decrease dependence on foreign students, strengthen public-private partnerships and not close off opportunities for serendipity in research… read more. State of the Science address and panel discussion