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The vitality of the U.S. research enterprise is important because it benefits our economy, our safety, our security, our health, and our quality of life. STEM is where the markets are booming. And STEM is where the jobs are.

Marcia McNutt
Marcia McNutt
National Academy of Sciences President

From “Issues in Science and Technology”

“Issues” is a quarterly journal published by the National Academy of Sciences and Arizona State University

Interview with Ben Bernanke

In an interview for “Issues in Science and Technology,” Ben Bernanke — Nobel Prize-winning economist, former chair of the Federal Reserve, and National Academy of Sciences member — discusses how the U.S. government can fuel innovation, the relationship between the United States and China, and the evolution of the Fed.

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Place-Based Economic Development

The CHIPS and Science Act reflects a widespread recognition of the need to distribute investment more evenly across the American landscape.

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The Forces Driving ‘Deaths of Despair’

Economist Anne Case talks about the economic and social forces driving deaths of despair, and how the United States could start to stem the loss of jobs and generate meaningful paths forward for more of its workers.

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Revisiting the Connection Between Innovation, Education, and Regional Economic Growth

What have we learned over the past 40 years about how to generate sustained economic growth through scientific research and technological innovation?

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The Technologist

A new occupational category can both create opportunities for workers and position the United States to lead in advanced manufacturing.

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Manufacturing and Workforce

To succeed, the CHIPS and Science Act must be matched by a long-term national commitment to invest in research, technology, and a qualified workforce.

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Highlighted Ongoing Activities

Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable

The roundtable focuses on the health of the U.S. R&D enterprise by providing a forum for leaders in science and technology from the federal government, academia, business, and philanthropy to discuss and take action on scientific matters of national and global consequence.

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Board on Higher Education and Workforce

This board provides the academic community, policymakers, and employers with insights and recommendations to enhance the education and career development of science, engineering, and health care professionals.

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Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy

This board advises federal, state, and local governments and informs the public about economic and related public policies to promote the creation, diffusion, and application of new scientific and technical knowledge to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the U.S. economy.

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Forum on Cyber Resilience

The Forum on Cyber Resilience serves as an independent, trusted venue where experts from industry, academia, and government explore emerging challenges related to the security and resilience of the nation's computing infrastructure.

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Discover what the National Academies are doing in various areas to strengthen the fields of science, engineering, and medicine and their capacity to contribute to the well-being of our nation and the world.

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