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 […]