Progress Report on Coordinating Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education - March 2015

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Progress Report on coordinating Federal STEM education investment, issued March 2015, updating implementation of the 2013 Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education 5-Year Strategic Plan. It covers actions to improve efficiency and coherence across the Federal STEM education portfolio and describes methods for disseminating information on Federally supported STEM education research and resources. The report also presents estimated and actual Federal funding tables by agency and program for FY2014–2016, building on prior portfolio reporting.

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About the Office of Science and Technology Policy

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Executive Office of the President

Office of Science and Technology Policy

March 25, 2015

Progress Report on Coordinating Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education MARCH 2015 About the Office of Science and Technology Policy The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) advises the President on the effects of science and technology on domestic and international affairs. The office serves as a source of scientific and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to major policies, plans, and programs of the Federal Government. OSTP leads an interagency effort to develop and implement sound science and technology policies and budgets. The office works with the private sector to ensure Federal investments in science and technology contribute to economic prosperity, environmental quality, and national security. For more information, visit [http://www.ostp.gov](http://www.ostp.gov). About this document As called for in the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, the National Science and Technology Council’s (NSTC) Committee on STEM Education (CoSTEM) released, in May of 2013, the Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education 5-Year Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan) .1 As required by the Act, this report includes an update on Strategic Plan implementation activities, a report on efforts being taken to increase efficiency and coherence across the Federal STEM education portfolio, and a discussion of methods to disseminate information about Federally-supported STEM education research and resources. This report also includes tables containing estimated and actual Federal STEM Education funding by agency and program (FY2014-2016) . These data build on historical reporting of Federal STEM Education investment that appear in the Strategic Plan and in the Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Portfolio released by CoSTEM in December 2011.2 Copyright Information This document is a work of the U.S. Government and is in the public domain (see 17 U.S.C. 105) . 1 [http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/stem_stratplan_2013.pdf](http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/stem_stratplan_2013.pdf) 2 [http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/costem__federal_stem_education_portfolio_report.pdf](http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/costem__federal_stem_education_portfolio_report.pdf) EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20502 March 25, 2015 Members of Congress, I am pleased to transmit this update on the Administration’s efforts to coordinate Federal investments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. President Obama believes that strong and sustained investment in STEM education is critical for the Nation. In order for the United States to continue to lead the world in science, technology, and innovation and reap the health, security, and economic benefits these disciplines offer, STEM engagement, learning, and achievement must be improved in schools and communities nationwide. From the beginning of his Administration, the President has focused on several key strategies to improve STEM education: 􀁸 Setting and working to achieve ambitious national goals. These goals include moving American kids from the middle to the top of the pack of international rankings in science and math, preparing 100,000 excellent STEM teachers, producing 1 million more STEM college graduates over a decade, and broadening participation and success in STEM fields for women and underrepresented minorities. 􀁸 Maintaining a strong investment in STEM education even during difficult budgetary times. The President’s 2016 Budget invests $3 billion in STEM education, an increase of 3.8 percent over the 2015 enacted level. 􀁸 Incorporating STEM education into the Administration’s overall education reform strategy. For example, the D

FAQs

What is the purpose of this March 2015 report on STEM education coordination?

It provides an update on implementation of the 2013 Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan, including efforts to increase efficiency and coherence across the Federal STEM education portfolio, and ways to disseminate information about supported research and resources.

Which funding information does the report include?

It includes tables with estimated and actual Federal STEM Education funding by agency and program for FY2014–2016.

What strategies does the President emphasize to improve STEM education?

The report highlights strategies such as setting ambitious national goals, sustaining investment during budget challenges, integrating STEM into broader education reform, building cross-sector partnerships, and encouraging student engagement through initiatives like science fairs and maker activities.

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