National Science Board

Global Competition in Education and Discovery

Steven C. BeeringChairman

National Science Board

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April 9, 2010

About The National Science Board

1. Establishes the policies of the National Science Foundation

2. Serves as an advisor to the President and Congress on science and engineering policy issues

Submits a biennial report to Congress and the President on indicators of the state of U.S. science and engineering

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A National Action Plan for the STEM Education System

• Requested by Congress

• Board Used Statutory Authority to Appoint a Commission and Hold Hearings Around the Country

Recommendations

• Vertical Alignment from Pre-K through to Higher Education

• Horizontal Coordination with National STEM Content Guidelines

• Well-Qualified and Highly-Effective STEM Teachers

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Congressman Honda, Congressman Ehlers, Senator Obama, and Senator Lieberman, among others, each introduced legislation to implement some of the Board’s recommendations

National Council for STEM Education

Horizontal Coordination, Across Stakeholders

-National STEM Content Guidelines

-Student Assessments Aligned with National Content

-Share and Disseminate Best Practices

Vertical Alignment

• Strong linkage between high school andhigher education and/or the workforce

• STEM education-focused P-16 councils in each state

Ensure students are taught by well-qualified and highly effective STEM teachers:

•Compensate STEM teachers at market rates

•Provide resources for the preparation of future STEM teachers

•Increase STEM teacher mobility between districts: national STEM teacher certification standards

•Provide strong STEM teacher preparation

NSF Noyce Scholars assist teachers in high-need schools

STEM Teachers

NSB Letter to President-Elect Obama

Actions to Improve Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education for all American Students

Science and Engineering Indicators 2010

Long term NSF responsibility for statistical data established in the 1950 NSF Act

19th of the biennial series required by statute since 1972

Authoritative international sourceFactual, policy neutral, and high quality

• The second issue of this publication• Presents 31 indicators on six selected

topics• Like Indicators 2010, is policy neutral• Draws attention to important trends

and data in Indicators• Web version provides a wider range

of tools for data access, presentation, and analysis

Key Science and Engineering Indicators 2010 Digest

Annual Growth in the Number of Researchers

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SEI 2010: Global S&E Labor Force, Chapter 3

R&D Expenditures

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SEI 2010: Global Patterns of R&D Expenditures, Chapter 4

Globalization

“Innovation … builds on new knowledge and technologies, contributes to national competitiveness, and furthers social welfare. Investment in research

and development … is vital in knowledge-intensive economies.”-- Digest of Key Science and Engineering Indicators 2010

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In recent years, many more nations have achieved the capacity to develop new knowledge and translate it into economic and social benefit.

R&D Performed in the U.S. and Abroad

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SEI 2010: R&D by Multinational Companies, Chapter 4

S&E Articles by Region and Country

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SEI 2010: S&E Article Output, Chapter 5

High-Tech Manufacturing Value-Added Share

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SEI 2010: High-Technology Manufacturing Industries, Chapter 6

Export of High-Tech Manufactured Goods

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SEI 2010: Trade of High-Technology Goods, Chapter 6

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Chapter 8: State Data and Tool

Indiana Data from the State Tool

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• Fourth and Eighth Grade Math Proficiency Higher Than US Average (2007 data)

• Public School Teacher Salaries Below US Average (2007 data) [$47,831 (IN) vs $50,815 (US)]

• Higher Number of S&E Degrees Conferred Based Upon State Population (2007 data)

• Lower Percentage of S&E Degree Holders in the Workforce (2006-2008 data)

• R&D as Share of GDP Lower Than US Average (2008 data)

For More Information

For more information:• Science and Engineering Indicators 2010• Digest of Key Science & Engineering Indicators 2010• Indicators 2010, Globalization of Science and

Engineering Research www.nsf.gov/nsb/sei/ State Data Tool: www.nsf.gov/statistics/seind10/c8/c8s7.htm

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Research Research Frontiers Frontiers

Trailblazer Trailblazer AwardAward

Debbie ThurmondDebbie Thurmond

IU School of MedicineIU School of Medicine

PediatricsPediatrics

Irina PetracheIrina Petrache

IU School of MedicineIU School of Medicine

Pulmonary MedicinePulmonary Medicine

Theresa BourusTheresa Bourus

School of Liberal ArtsSchool of Liberal Arts

EnglishEnglish

Center for Research and Center for Research and Learning Learning

special recognition for special recognition for student oral/poster student oral/poster

presentationspresentations

PhD CandidatesPhD Candidates

Deepali Jhamb, InformaticsDeepali Jhamb, InformaticsMentor: Mathew PalakalMentor: Mathew Palakal

Eric Pepin, Medical PhysicsEric Pepin, Medical PhysicsMentor: Huanmei WuMentor: Huanmei Wu

MastersMasters

Nichole Duvall, BiologyNichole Duvall, BiologyMentor: Randall RoperMentor: Randall Roper

Rutika Mehta, PathologyRutika Mehta, PathologyMentor: Sunil BadveMentor: Sunil Badve

SeniorSenior

John Blanchar, PsychologyJohn Blanchar, PsychologyMentor: Leslie Ashburn-NardoMentor: Leslie Ashburn-Nardo

Orey Pence, Dental HygieneOrey Pence, Dental HygieneMentors: Laura Romito, Lorinda Mentors: Laura Romito, Lorinda

Coan, Kim SaxtonCoan, Kim Saxton

Freshman - JuniorFreshman - Junior

Cora Griffin, Alise Cool, Cora Griffin, Alise Cool,

Scott Williams, Scott Williams,

Public Affairs ManagementPublic Affairs ManagementMentor: Alfred HoMentor: Alfred Ho

Anna Gaddy, BiologyAnna Gaddy, BiologyMentor: Robin FuchsMentor: Robin Fuchs

Concurrent SessionsConcurrent Sessions

• Research Posters – Room 450

• Community Research Showcase – Prefunction Lounge

• Networking Reception – Room 450