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This report summarizes trends in U.S. doctoral education by using data from the 2019 Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annual census of research doctorate recipients from U.S. universities. Important trends in this population are highlighted in this report, including the representation of women, minorities, and temporary visa holders ; fields that are attracting graduate students ; time to complete doctoral degree ; employment opportunities after graduation ; and educational pathways to the doctorate. A total of 72 data tables accompany the report. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - December 1, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
Doctorate Recipients from U.S. Universities : 2019 Data Tables
This release provides detailed tabular statistics from the 2019 Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annual census of research doctorate recipients from U.S. universities. Tables show important trends in this population, including the representation of women, minorities, and foreign nationals ; emergence of new fields of study ; time to complete doctoral study ; and postgraduation plans. This annual report is published by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - December 1, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
Microbusinesses Had More Than $ 6.7 billion in R & D Costs in the United States in 2017, According to New Annual Business Survey
Microbusinesses contribute to the U.S. economy by bringing growth and innovation and being more adaptable to changes. However, relatively little is known about the R&D activities of these businesses. This InfoBrief presents R&D and other data on microbusinesses, defined here as those with one to nine domestic employees. In 2017, microbusinesses spent $ 6.7 billion on research and development costs in the United States, of which $ 5.7 billion was performed by the microbusinesses themselves. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - November 24, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
Annual Business Survey : Tables for Data Year 2017
The detailed statistical tables in this report present data from the Annual Business Survey ( ABS ) . The ABS is the primary source of data on research and development of for profit, nonfarm businesses with one to nine employees operating in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The ABS also collects data on innovation, technology, intellectual property, and business owner characteristics of business of all sizes. The survey is conducted annually by the Census Bureau for the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science an...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - November 24, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
R & D Spending at Federally Funded R & D Centers Increased by Largest Amount Since 2010
The nation ' s 42 federally funded research and development centers ( FFRDCs ) spent nearly $ 23 billion on R&D in FY 2019, an annual increase of 7.4 % in current dollars. Since FY 2014, total R&D spending at FFRDCs has increased at an average annual rate of 3.4 % in constant dollars. Data are from the FY 2019 FFRDC Research and Development Survey, conducted by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - November 19, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
FFRDC Research and Development Expenditures : Fiscal Year 2019
These tables provide data on R&D expenditures for federally funded research and development centers ( FFRDCs ) . Expenditures data are displayed for individually named FFRDCs, by source of funding, and type of R&D. Data are from the FY 2019 FFRDC Research and Development Survey, by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - November 19, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
Science and Engineering State Profiles : Fall 2020 Update
Updated data for Science and Engineering State Profiles are now available. This product provides state-level rankings and totals of science and engineering data for the 50 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The data tool allows users to compare state profiles for up to seven states or download the entire data set. Science and Engineering State Profiles is produced by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - November 4, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
State Government R & D Expenditures Decline 4 % in FY 2019 ; Health-Related R & D Declines 2 %
State government agency expenditures for research and development totaled $ 2.4 billion in FY 2019, down from $ 2.5 billion in FY 2018. Health-related R&D expenditures, despite a nearly 2 % decline from last year, continue to constitute the largest share ( 45 % ) of all state government agencies ’ R&D, with $ 1.1 billion in expenditures in FY 2019. This InfoBrief presents summary statistics from the FY 2019 Survey of State Government Research and Development, sponsored by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics ( NCSES ) within the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science ...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - October 26, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
Survey of State Government Research and Development : FY 2019
The 21 data tables in this report present FY 2019 and time series data for the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Data are available on total R&D expenditures, intramural and extramural performers, source of funds, and R&D by governmental function by state and department or agency. These data were collected by the Survey of State Government Research and Development, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau for the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - October 26, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
U.S. Businesses Reported $ 441 Billion for R & D Performance in the United States During 2018, a 10.2 % Increase from 2017
Businesses spent $ 441 billion on research and development performance in the United States in 2018, a 10.2 % increase from 2017. Funding from the companies ’ own sources was $ 378 billion in 2018, up 11.4 % from 2017. Funding from other sources was $ 63 billion in 2018 and $ 61 billion in 2017. Data are from the Business Research and Development Survey, developed and cosponsored by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation and by the U.S. Census Bureau. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - August 26, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
U.S. Businesses Invest $ 55 Billion in R & D Directed at New Business Areas and New Product Lines
In 2017, U.S. businesses invested $ 55 billion in research and development directed at new business areas and new product lines, or 11.6 % of their worldwide R&D expenses. NCSES first collected this data in 2008 when businesses reported $ 40 billion in such investments, accounting for 12.2 % of businesses ' total worldwide R&D expense. In the years following the 2008 onset of the Great Recession, businesses reported about $ 25 billion in R&D investments directed at new businesses and new products, less than 8 % of their total worldwide R&D expenses. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - July 13, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
Science and Engineering Degrees, by Race and Ethnicity of Recipients : 2008 – 18
Data tables show trends in the number of bachelor ' s, master ' s, and research doctoral degrees conferred in the United States, by race and ethnicity of degree recipients. The tables also show earned degrees, by gender, citizenship, and broad science and engineering field. Data are based on two annual federal surveys : National Center for Education Statistics ' Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Completions Survey and the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics ' Survey of Earned Doctorates (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - June 8, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
Federal Obligations for S & E Support to HBCUs in FY 2018 Increase 3.8 % from Previous Year
Science and engineering ( S&E ) support to historically black colleges and universities ( HBCUs ) was $ 320 million in FY 2018, an increase of 3.8 % from FY 2017. This was the first increase HBCUs saw in 4 years, following annual declines in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Data are from the FY 2018 Survey of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions, conducted by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - May 29, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
Science and Technology : Public Attitudes, Knowledge, and Interest
This report examines indicators of U.S. public attitudes and understanding of science and technology ( S&T ) , public concern about S&T issues, and public knowledge of basic S&T facts. The report identifies high-level trends and patterns, some of which are examined by selected demographics of the U.S. public. It also makes comparisons between the United States and other countries, including China, in public attitudes, support for public funding of science, and S&T knowledge. The report finds that nearly three-quarters of Americans in 2018 saw more benefits than harm from science, and 84 % supported federal funding of basic...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - May 15, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
Science and Engineering State Profiles : Spring 2020 Update
Updated data for Science and Engineering State Profiles are now available. This product provides state-level rankings and totals of science and engineering data for the 50 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The data tool allows users to compare state profiles for up to seven states or download the entire data set. Science and Engineering State Profiles is produced by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - April 30, 2020 Category: Statistics Source Type: news
