“Collect, acquire, analyze, report, and disseminate statistical data related to the science and engineering enterprise…”: The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics

2021/01/01 by Matthew S. Fritz · 1 citation
Social Sciences · Decision Sciences · #Career Development and Diversity #Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration

paper · doi:10.15347/wjs/2021.006

openalex publication_date 2021/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21

Abstract

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) is one of the thirteen principal statistical agencies of the United States and is tasked with providing objective data on the status of the science and engineering enterprise in the U.S. and other countries. NCSES sponsors or co-sponsors data collection on 15 surveys and produces two key publications: Science and Engineering Indicators, and Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering. Though policy-neutral, the data and reports produced by NCSES are used by policymakers when making policy decisions regarding STEM education and research funding in the U.S. Given NCSES’s importance to the science and engineering community, raising awareness of NCSES and increasing participation by individuals in STEM fields is an important priority.

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• National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics [wikipedia]

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