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EducationHigher EducationScience EducationHigher Education FinanceScience PolicyStem EducationIntegrated Stem EducationResearch PolicyStem CurriculumStem Education PolicyStem EquityStem Integration21St Century SkillsBroadening ParticipationDoctoral DegreesRepresentation Of Underrepresented GroupsStudent Debt AccumulationStudent Debt BurdenUnderrepresented Groups ParticipationUnderrepresented Populations
The United States is at a critical juncture in its ability to remain internationally competitive in STEM. At present, too few people from diverse populations, including women, participate in the STEM academic and workforce communities. This issue brief is the first in a series produced by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to promote research, policy, and practice related to broadening the participation of traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM doctoral education and the workforce. The Center for STEM Education and Innovation at AIR supports the national effort to prepare more students for educational and career success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by improving teaching and providing all students with 21st century skills needed to thrive in the global economy; meeting the diverse needs of all students— especially those from underrepresented groups; and using technology, evidence, and innovative practice to support continuous improvement and accountability.