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Science and Engineering Education and Workforce Program Area

This program area advances evidence-based approaches to education, workforce development, and public engagement for people of all ages across all STEM-related fields. Our work leverages research and best practice related to teaching, learning, mentoring, communication, and institutional and systemic change.

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News and Updates

Navigating the Turbulent Future of AI and Work

Feature Story

How is artificial intelligence affecting education and jobs, and what should young people study now to be employable in the future? A recent National Academies workshop explored these questions, along with how organizations can collaborate to steer AI’s use and impacts.

May 4, 2026
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Integrating Data and Computing into K-12 Education Is Critical and Requires Coordinated Approach To Be Effective, Says New Report

News Release

Computing and data shape nearly every aspect of modern life. In recent years, efforts to expand data and computing education in K-12 settings have grown rapidly but unevenly. A new National Academies report offers a road map for state and local education agencies to integrate this content into school curricula and courses in a consistent manner.

Mar 12, 2026
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Projects

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Decadal Survey for Earth Science and Applications from Space 2028-2037 (ESAS 2028)

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Formation

Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education: Virtual Meeting Series

Seminar/Webinar/Lecture

In Progress

Reenvisioning the Future of STEM Research at Emerging Research Institutions: Webinar Series

Seminar/Webinar/Lecture

In Progress
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Building Capacity for Science Communication Awards

Award/Competition

Completed

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education and Workforce Trajectories in Tech: A Workshop

Workshop

Recently Completed

Modernizing Mathematics Education for Grades 9-14

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Prevention of and Response to Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: Tools for Department Chairs and Principal Investigators: A Workshop

Workshop

In Progress

Enhancing the Reach and Contributions of Informal STEM Learning

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Workshop on Media Literacy Education

Workshop

In Progress
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Science and Engineering Education and Workforce Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
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On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

On Being a Scientist Panel on Collaborating Responsibly

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

On Being a Scientist Panel on Openness and Security

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Supporting Family Caregivers in STEMM National Symposium

Workshop

In Progress

Reenvisioning the Future of STEM Research at Emerging Research Institutions: A Summit

Workshop

In Progress
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Improving the Regulatory Efficiency and Reducing Administrative Workload to Strengthen Competitiveness and Productivity of U.S. Research

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Recently Completed

Status of the Field of Discipline-Based Education Research: A Workshop

Workshop

Recently Completed

Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development: A Summit

Workshop

Recently Completed

Topical Working Group: Retaining and Sustaining High-Quality Science Educators - Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12

Supporting Activity

In Progress

Topical Working Group: Understanding and Navigating the Policy Conditions for Equitable Implementation - Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12

Supporting Activity

In Progress

Topical Working Group: Empowering School and Instructional Leaders - Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12

Supporting Activity

In Progress

Topical Working Group: Elementary Science - Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12

Supporting Activity

In Progress

On Being a Scientist: An Updated and Online Guide to the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Mathematical Sciences Education Board

Standing Committee

In Progress

Identifying Gaps in Sexual Harassment Remediation Efforts: Issue Paper

Individually-Authored Product

Completed

Supporting Postdoctoral Scholars Experiencing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education

Individually-Authored Product

Completed

Evaluating the Local Impact of Department of Energy Programs

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Convocation on the Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education

Workshop

Recently Completed

Policies, Practices, and Systems to Retain and Advance Black People in SEM: Keeping the Fire Burning - A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Workplace Barriers, Solutions, and Policies for STEM and STEM Education Professionals and Postsecondary Students with Disabilities

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Sexual Assault at Sea

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress
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