Science at Work: The People and Industries Powering America’s Prosperity
Professionals working in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) now number more than 73.6 million, a 9.7% increase from 2021 to 2023, and…
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2024 in Review from US
In 2024, Science is US continued to promote the importance of science and engineering as paramount to American success. As champions of science, we engaged with elected…
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From Evidence to Practice: Policies and Strategies to Advance Maine’s Economy
Science is US and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation are continuing to collaborate to provide educational programming to thought leaders in the…
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All eyes are on artificial intelligence
A growing body of artificial intelligence (AI) legislation is taking over state and local governments, seemingly all at once. From government operations to combating…
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The Economics of Climate Change in Maine
In partnership with the Maine Chamber of Commerce, Science is US hosted a webinar series in 2023 with academic experts and industry leaders to examine how climate change…
Get itTen STEM success stories from Florida
With over $447 billion of economic activity, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are responsible for 36% of Florida’s GDP. Florida also added more than…
See it2023 Accomplishments: A Year in Review
In 2023, Science is US continued our work to tell a compelling and inclusive story about U.S. STEM professionals in order to demonstrate the essential nature of science…
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The economics of climate change: innovating for Maine’s climate future
In the third and final installment of this webinar series, Science is US and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce convened a panel of experts to discuss how Maine can attract,…
See itState Spotlight: Maine
From its legacy industries to new technologies—STEM is increasingly driving economic growth and prosperity in Maine. The portion of the state’s economy driven by STEM…
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Dear Chairman Albers and Members of the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce: My name is Rachel Kerestes and I proudly serve as the Executive Director…
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Georgia is home to 2.1 million jobs in science, technology, engineering, medicine and math-related fields. The state added more than 186,000 STEM jobs between 2017 and…
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Home of internationally renowned scientific research facilities, New Mexico is a national leader in science, technology, engineering, medicine and math. But New Mexico’s…
Get itThe economics of climate change: adapting jobs for Maine’s future
As Maine grapples with a shortage of skilled workers, the challenges posed by climate change will further exacerbate the problem. STEM workers play a pivotal role in the…
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Florida’s dynamic and diverse economy is producing new jobs in science, technology, engineering and math-related fields at a rapid pace. According to two analyses of…
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People of Science
Science is everyone and everywhere. And science is the American economy. More than 67 million workers in the United States are STEM professionals–34% of the nation’s…
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IN NEED OF EXPERT ADVICE ON A SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ISSUE? Science is US is working to bridge the gap between science + engineering and policymaking. We are working with…
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Immunizations: critical for a thriving Iowa economy
On April 14th, Science is US and Iowa Immunizes Coalition co-hosted a webinar for Iowa legislators, staff, and stakeholders titled, “Immunizations: Critical…
See itSTEM Workforce Series: Georgia’s tech economy and future pipeline
While Georgia’s STEM economy is booming, the talent pipeline is running dry. Jobs in science, technology, engineering and math will continue to go unfulfilled unless…
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Science and engineering in Florida
Science is US and Enterprise Florida launched a new series of virtual events that emphasize the essential nature of science and engineering to Floridians. The first session…
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STEM workforce development in Maine
The Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Education Foundation and Science is US hosted a four-part series of virtual discussions with businesses and stakeholders aimed to expand…
See itNew Mexico Science, Technology and Telecommunications Committee
Science is US Executive Director Rachel Kerestes testified before the New Mexico Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee. The meeting was closed to…
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Enterprise Florida | Board of Directors meeting
Rachel Kerestes, executive director for Science is US, presented “STEM and the American Workforce” at the September 30th Enterprise Florida, Board of…
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STEM and the American workforce
An inclusive analysis of the jobs, GDP and output powered by science and engineering. Get the report.…
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