Research on the Science and Technology Enterprise: Statistics and Surveys - R&D, U.S. S&T Competitiveness, STEM Education, S&T Workforce

Overview

<p>The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) welcomes proposals for research, workshops and studies to advance the development, understanding, and quality of the Science and Technology (S&T) enterprise. Research could include improved approaches to indicator construction and presentation, new S&T indicator development, strengthening of methodologies to improve the surveys of S&T data, analytical or theoretical work on S&T policy relevant issues, and better understanding of the S&T enterprise in the United States and globally. NCSES encourages proposals that analyze NCSES data or NCSES data in conjunction with those from other sources, but does not limit the work to the analysis of the data it collects. NCSES mission is very explicitly geared toward activities that support use of data it collects through surveys, to methodological improvement of those surveys, and support of researchers in using this type of information. Potential topics for consideration include but are not limited to:</p> <p>• Improving analytical techniques to produce better indicators of issues related to: (1) the education and retention of scientists and engineers including minorities, women or persons with disabilities, (2) the  <br>  demand, supply or characteristics of science and engineering personnel, (3) outcomes and impacts of research and development (R&D) expenditures in various sectors, countries, and fields including emerging <br>  fields, (4) estimates of current and near-term future S&T resources; and (5) innovation systems and measures, and competitiveness. • Developing data, analyses, and indicators of the globalization of science, <br>  engineering and technology and analyses leading to a better understanding of the emerging global economy.<br>• Developing new and improved indicators and advances in the analysis and understanding of existing indicators of the inputs, outputs, linkages and social or economic impacts of S&T activities.<br>• Developing new and improved techniques to develop S&T indicators through the use of administrative records, social media, or novel data extraction methods.<br>• Improving the methodologies to collect, analyze, and disseminate statistical data through surveys, censuses, use of administrative records, and social media.<br>• Conducting studies that examine improved methods of presenting complex statistical analysis in an electronic, accessible, indicator format.</p>