STEM 2012 - 2012 IEEE Workshop on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Enterprise: Measures for Innovation & Competitiveness (STEM Measures)

Join us for a one-day workshop, STEM Enterprise: Measures for Innovation and Competitiveness, on 6 June 2012, at AAAS, in Washington D.C.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are the driving force for the U.S. and worldwide economical and social advancements. Our goal is to bring leaders to discuss important questions facing STEM and to develop policy positions based on concrete data and proven algorithms. It is prudent to develop STEM policies that are derived from incorruptible data and measures to best plan for a healthy and productive enterprise, future economic growth, and rapid innovation.

Input to the STEM R&D enterprise is generally considered to be the funding that includes federal, state, industry, and academics. But what are the outputs, and more importantly the outcomes, from that investment? Is bibliometric data reasonable in measuring output, both quantity and quality, or are new data sources needed to quantify output? What data exists to follow interactions among the STEM enterprise sectors: federal, state, academic, and private industry? What is the outcome or impact of the R&D investment on society and quality of life? How can we measure and assess the outcomes?