Science and Engineering Education and Workforce Program Area
This program area advances the science and practice of learning across the lifespan. Our work promotes education, workforce development, public engagement, and capacity building across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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News and Updates
Actions Needed Throughout U.S. Education System to Scale Up Promising Innovations That Can Improve STEM Education
News Release
Federal agencies, states, and school districts should develop robust methods to expand the use of promising innovations that can improve STEM education from pre-K through high school.
National Academies Launch Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12
News Release
The National Academies have launched the Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12, a new activity that will convene stakeholders to develop evidence-based policies and practices for implementing and supporting state-level science education standards.
Recent Publications
Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development: Proceedings of a Summit—in Brief
2025
Identifying Gaps in Sexual Harassment Remediation Efforts in Higher Education: Issue Paper
2025
Considerations for Supporting Postdoctoral Scholars Experiencing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: Issue Paper
2025
Leveraging Trust to Advance Science, Engineering, and Medicine in the Black Community: Proceedings of a Workshop
Workshop
2025
Preparing the Future Workforce in Drug Research and Development: Proceedings of a Workshop
Workshop
2024
Community Support, Partnerships, and Inclusive Environments for Black Students and Professionals in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Proceedings of a Workshop
Workshop
2024