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Advancing the Federal-University Partnership in STEM Graduate Education and Workforce Development: A Dialogue with the NSF Dean in Residence Richard W. Linton Dean in Residence National Science Foundation Council of Graduate Schools rlinton@nsf.gov Federal Demonstration Partnership Faculty Committee Lunch Forum January 28, 2013 Washington, D.C.

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Outline of Presentation I.Role of the NSF/CGS Dean in Residence II.Challenges facing graduate education III.NSF s support of STEM graduate education IV.National efforts to transform graduate education V.Dialogue on prospective engagement of FDP

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I. Role of the NSF/CGS Dean in Residence Rotating position funded by NSF grant Housed within the Division of Graduate Education Works in association with both NSF and the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) Serves as a resource to advance STEM graduate education nationally Promotes collaborative engagement: Across NSF and its Directorates/Offices Between NSF and other federal agencies Between NSF and the graduate education community

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II. Challenges Facing Graduate Education

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Graduate Education in the United States Recognized leader in graduate education globally A cornerstone of the U.S. research and innovation enterprise Critical to competitiveness and productivity of research universities What transformations are needed to sustain U.S. global leadership in a dynamic societal, economic, scientific and technological context?

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Advancing Education and U.S. Competiveness: Dynamic Context 6 Nature and health of U.S. economy Scientific advances and technological innovation Demographic shifts and societal challenges Global competition and collaboration Changing Workforce and Desired Skill Sets: Need for Educational Reforms

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Advancing Education and U.S. Competiveness: Dynamic Context 7 Structure and health of.S. economy Grand challenges facing society Global competition and collaboration My prediction is that the biggest domestic issue in the next four years will be how we respond to changes in technology, globalization and markets The only decent- wage jobs will be high-skilled ones. The answer to that challenge will require a new level of political imagination a combination of educational reforms and unprecedented collaboration between business, schools, universities and government to change how workers are trained and empowered to keep learning. Source: Thomas L. Friedman, Hope and Change: Part 2, New York Times, Nov. 7, 2012

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National Context: Challenges to Graduate Education Research and Innovation: Sustaining U.S. competitiveness globally through professional workforce development Jobs: Enhancing training to support diverse career pathways beyond academia and to elevate transferable skills Demographic Changes: Advancing inclusive excellence to sustain the professional workforce Efficiencies: Optimizing graduate enrollments and addressing attrition, completion and time-to-degree concerns Resources: Spurring innovations in funding models and mechanisms supporting institutions and graduate students

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III. NSFs Support of STEM Graduate Education

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Current NSF Investments in Graduate Students Total NSF budget is over $7 billion across 7 directorates. NSF currently supports 42,000 graduate students with total annual funding in excess of $1 billion. 6-8% traineeships (IGERT) 10-15% fellowships (GRFP) ~80% research assistantships (RAs) The Division of Graduate Education (DGE) has responsibility for IGERT and GRFP administration. Research and Related Activities budgets of the Directorates support RAs.

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Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) supports education of U.S. Ph.D. scientists and engineers to deepen interdisciplinary knowledge and enhance transferable skills. Graduate Research Fellowships (GRF) support graduate study leading to research-based masters or doctoral degrees. Three years of support are provided for use within a five-year period. NSF Graduate Fellowships and Traineeships

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NSF Funding Mechanisms for Graduate Students Goals Research Assistants Traineeship Fellowship Conduct NSF Funded Research ++ Develop STEM Workforce + ++ + Broaden Participation in STEM Fields ++ Develop Researchers in Priority Areas + + Foster Innovation in Graduate Education + Percentages of Students Funded (~42,000 Total) ~80% 6-8% 10-15%

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13 New Programs at NSF Impacting Graduate Education Interdisciplinary Research and Education INSPIRE Innovation and Entrepreneurship I-Corps Inclusiveness and Broadening Participation AGEP 2.0 International Engagement and Collaboration SAVI, GRFP (GROW) Intellectual Capital and Workforce Development IGERT (CIF-21 Pilot)

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Questions Driving NSF Priorities in STEM Education How can the education of tomorrows scientists be advanced? How can STEM students be better prepared for a wide range of career pathways? How can the diversity of the U.S. population be reflected in the STEM workforce? What transformations of graduate education are needed? 14

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IV. National Efforts to Transform Graduate Education

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National Context: What are the Drivers for Transforming Graduate Education? Over 60,000 doctorates are awarded by US academic institutions per year 1 More than 50% of doctorate holders work in fields outside of academia 2 Between 2010 and 2020, 2.6 million jobs are expected to require an advanced degree 3 1Graduate Enrollment and Degrees: 2001-2011, Council of Graduate Schools, 2012. 2Survey of Doctorate Recipients, NSF/National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, 2008. 3Employment Projections: 2010-2020, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012. 16

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S&E doctoral recipients by employment sector, citizenship, and current residency: 2008

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Developing Transferable Knowledge and Skills for the 21 st Century* Three Competency Clusters: Cognitive Domain: cognitive processes, knowledge, creativity Intrapersonal Domain: intellectual openness, work ethic, self-evaluation Interpersonal Domain: teamwork, collaboration, leadership Recommendation: Funding agencies should support further research on relationships between 21 st Century competencies and successful adult outcomes *Source: Education for Life and Work, J.W. Pellegrino and M.L. Hilton, eds., Committee on Defining Deeper Learning and 21 st Century Skills, NRC, 2012.

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National Graduate Education Strategy: Guidance from the Council of Graduate Schools* Prioritize financing of graduate education Implement doctoral traineeships in areas of national need Provide supplemental support on research grants to promote graduate student professional development Support Masters programs to help meet workforce needs Increase the proportion of Americans with graduate degrees Retain international talent through a 21 st century visa policy *Source: Developing the Graduate Talent We Need, CGS Message to the New Administration and Congressional Leaders, November, 2012.

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National Context: Recent Reports and Recommendations Organization/Report Council of Graduate Schools (CGS): "Pathways into Careers" report (April 2012) National Research Council (NRC): "Research Universities" report (June 2012) Recommendations - Foster professional development and track career outcomes - Enhance industry collaborations - Strengthen career preparation and STEM pathways - Deepen employer- university engagement Federal Support - Establish Professional Plus program for RAs and a COMPETES graduate traineeship program - Expand federally financed S&E graduate fellowships and traineeships by 5,000 per year for 5 years

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National Context: Recent Reports and Recommendations Organization/Report National Institutes of Health (NIH): "Biomedical Workforce" report (June 2012) Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST): Transformation and Opportunity report (November 2012) Recommendations - Provide supplemental training and career development programs - Involve employers in design of training paths - Change educational programs to prepare graduates for careers - Create incentives for industry to invest in research & university- industry partnerships Federal Support - Increase proportion of graduate students supported by training grants and fellowships - Increase federal funding for fellowships and training grants and fund early career opportunities

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