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Trapani, Josh; Hale, Katherine – National Science Foundation, 2019
The report provides a portrait of science and engineering (S&E) higher education in the United States, including trends over time and comparisons with other nations. S&E fields, as defined in this report, include astronomy, chemistry, physics, atmospheric sciences, earth sciences, ocean sciences, mathematics and statistics, computer…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Indicators, Psychology, Biological Sciences
Burrelli, Joan S. – 2003
This brief describes graduate enrollment increases in the science and engineering fields, especially in engineering and computer sciences. Graduate student enrollment is summarized by enrollment status, citizenship, race/ethnicity, and fields. (KHR)
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Science, Educational Trends, Engineering Education
National Science Foundation, 2011
This report provides statistical information about the participation of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering education and employment. Its primary purpose is to serve as an information source. It offers no endorsement of or recommendations about policies or programs. National Science Foundation reporting on…
Descriptors: Oceanography, Biological Sciences, Astronomy, Chemistry
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1982
Data are presented on labor market conditions for science and engineering graduates based on responses of 255 firms to mail and telephone surveys conducted in late fall of 1981. Highlights presented in table, chart, and text indicate: (1) definite and likely shortages were concentrated in the computer and engineering fields; (2) chemical,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Science, Employment Statistics, Engineering
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1984
This publication is the third in a series of biennial reports in which academic resources in science and engineering are analyzed. It is based primarily on findings from four National Science Foundation surveys that collect information on academic research and development (R&D) expenditures, federal obligations, employment of scientists and…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Degrees (Academic), Employment, Engineering Education
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. – 1982
This publication is a source book of detailed statistical information on science and engineering (S/E) degree production for the period 1950-1980. Data used in the report cover earned degrees in the aggregate United States, which includes the 50 states, District of Columbia, and its outlying areas (American Samoa, Canal Zone, Guam, Northern…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Science, Computer Science, Degrees (Academic)
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Gomberg, Irene L.; Atelsek, Frank J. – 1980
At the request of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Higher Education Panel (a stratified sample of 760 colleges and universities) collected information on the level of institutional expenditures for research equipment, the federal contribution to those expenditures, and the share of funds expended for high-cost items. The data were…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Science, Doctoral Programs, Engineering Education
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Grandy, Jerilee – 1987
This study analyzed data from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) taken by high school seniors between 1975 and 1986. Its purpose was to study trends in the numbers, test scores, and other characteristics of examinees planning to major in mathematics, science, and engineering, and to compare these data with comparable data from examinees planning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Entrance Examinations, College Mathematics, College Science
Borden, Victor M. H. – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1998
Using data from federal surveys, the colleges and universities conferring the largest number of degrees on students of color are ranked. Tables include total minority degrees (bachelor's and associate) awarded; individual minority groups (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans); and individual disciplines (life sciences, business…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, American Indians, Asian Americans, Associate Degrees
Black Issues in Higher Education, 1996
Data on higher education institutions producing the most master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees are presented by field of study and race/ethnicity of the degree recipient (white, African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American). Doctorate recipient rates for 1986-95 in science and engineering are…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Blacks, Business Administration Education, Comparative Analysis
National Science Foundation, 2004
In October 1997, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget announced new government-wide standards for the collection of data on race and ethnicity (published as U.S. OMB 1999) effective January 1, 2003. Previously, racial/ethnic groups were identified as white, non-Hispanic; black, non-Hispanic; Hispanic; Asian or Pacific Islander; and American…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Racial Differences