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People of Science

March 1, 2023

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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Work with US! We’re seeking a Communications & Marketing Manager to join the team

February 14, 2023

Are you ready to be a force for science? We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications and Marketing Manager to join our team at Science is US.  Take a look at this great…

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The Economics of Climate Change: Current impacts on Maine’s Economy

January 27, 2023

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…

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STEM is backbone of Georgia’s economy

December 14, 2022

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…

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Science is Key to Stronger Maine Economy

November 1, 2022

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…

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Linking Science to Policy on WNYC Science Friday

October 12, 2022

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…

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Multimillion-Dollar Grant from the Packard Foundation

March 31, 2022

Science is US Receives Multimillion-Dollar Grant from the Packard Foundation to Promote Value of Science and Engineering in Public Policy Development Washington,…

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Policy Guidelines to Boost STEM Education and Workforce in Maine

March 15, 2022

Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance, and Science is US Release Policy Guidelines to Boost STEM Education and Workforce AUGUSTA,…

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Year in Review

February 3, 2022

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…

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Letter to the Editor: Importance of Education to Workers is Highlighted

December 7, 2021

As recent news reports and an editorial in this paper (Our View, Nov. 9) pointed out, declining college enrollment is one COVID disruption that has the potential to create…

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Opinion: Iowa Community Colleges are Bridges to STEM Careers and Prosperity

December 1, 2021

Iowa’s community colleges are showing great success in anticipating the skilled labor needs of local employers and creating innovative programs to meet them. Negotiators…

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Science and Engineering Contacts and Useful Links

November 15, 2021

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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Using Science Policy to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

October 14, 2021

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…

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Science is US on WJCT News First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross (Part II)

September 24, 2021

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…

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Science is US on WJCT News First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross

July 30, 2021

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…

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Immunizations: Critical for a Thriving Iowa Economy

June 15, 2021

On April 14th, Science is US and Iowa Immunizes Coalition co-hosted a webinar for Iowa legislators, staff, and stakeholders titled, “Immunizations: Critical…

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STEM Workforce Series: Georgia’s Tech Economy and Future Pipeline

June 11, 2021

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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The following LTE was published in The Virginian Pilot on May 12, 2021 President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s Portsmouth visit underscores the value of community…

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Commentary: Science, Tech Work a Boon for Mainers

March 10, 2021

By refocusing resources, creating new learning paths and integrating educational systems with private-sector partners, Maine can produce a skilled, resilient STEM…

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When Science is Politicized Everyone Loses

March 1, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic taught us a lot about science. From appropriate, science-based public health measures to keep us safe, to treatments for those infected, to the…

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Science and Engineering in Florida

February 25, 2021

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

February 10, 2021

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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STEM Work is Critical to a Strong, Healthy Economy

February 1, 2021

The following article was published in the November 2020 issue of Georgia Pathways Magazine. When I began college in the 1990s as a biology major I was joining the field…

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New Poll Finds that Majority of U.S. Voters Believe Policymakers Should Use Science

October 30, 2020

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…

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New Mexico Science, Technology and Telecommunications Committee

October 26, 2020

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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Webinar Series Offers Guidance for Increasing STEM Workforce in Maine

October 14, 2020

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…

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Enterprise Florida | Board of Directors Meeting

September 30, 2020

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

February 3, 2020

An inclusive analysis of the jobs, GDP and output powered by science and engineering. Get the report.…

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STEM Supports Two Thirds of U.S. Jobs

January 28, 2020

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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