Discussing Growth in STEM Jobs in Florida on WJCT
Florida is creating new STEM jobs at more than twice the rate of the United States as a whole. Rachel Kerestes, Executive Director of Science is US, discusses recently released…
Read itThe Economics of Climate Change: Current impacts on Maine’s Economy
Climate change is no longer a future problem. Its effects are being felt in Maine across many economic sectors. In part one of a three-part webinar series titled “The Economics…
Read itSTEM is backbone of Georgia’s economy
Legislators must seize opportunity to prepare for future occupations in science and tech fields Atlanta, GA (December 14, 2022)—Science is US Executive Director, Rachel…
Read itScience is Key to Stronger Maine Economy
Rachel Kerestes, Executive Director of Science is US, spoke to “The Bottom Line” podcast co-hosts Dana Connors of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and John Williams…
Read itLinking Science to Policy on WNYC Science Friday
Science is on the ballot and in legislative proposals around the country. Rachel Kerestes, Executive Director of Science is US, breaks down how science and evidence can…
Read itMultimillion-Dollar Grant from the Packard Foundation
Science is US Receives Multimillion-Dollar Grant from the Packard Foundation to Promote Value of Science and Engineering in Public Policy Development Washington,…
Read itPolicy Guidelines to Boost STEM Education and Workforce in Maine
Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance, and Science is US Release Policy Guidelines to Boost STEM Education and Workforce AUGUSTA,…
Read itYear in Review
In 2021, Science is US worked to connect and collaborate with leaders and organizations across the country. The program elevated the importance of addressing workforce…
Read itUsing Science Policy to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Many of the scientists I found who work for scientific societies have Ph.D.s, especially those who work in science policy. So I talked to two scientists with master’s…
Read itScience is US on WJCT News First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross (Part II)
When a Florida Department of Health rule went into effect in the state that allowed parents to make the decision on whether their child can attend school after being exposed…
Read itScience is US on WJCT News First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross
Covid cases are on the rise in Florida. How can we get policymakers to use science in public health decisions? “We know what works in terms of the schools. We know how…
Read itNew Poll Finds that Majority of U.S. Voters Believe Policymakers Should Use Science
66% of voters will only vote for a political leader who relies on science. A new national poll released today finds that in the wake of Covid-19, 86% of registered/likely…
Read itWebinar Series Offers Guidance for Increasing STEM Workforce in Maine
Recruiting, training, and expanding the Science Technology Engineering and Math, or STEM, workforce in Maine. That’s the topic of a three-part webinar series hosted…
Read itSTEM Supports Two Thirds of U.S. Jobs
New analysis finds that the majority of the U.S. STEM workforce do not hold a four-year degree A new analysis released today finds that 67% of U.S. jobs and 69% of the nation’s…
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