“Our science and engineering enterprise is only as strong as the people who work in it….”

Preparing and sustaining an educated workforce is the foundation for our nation’s leadership in science, medicine, and technology and for our global economic competitiveness. At the National Academies, the Board on Higher Education and Workforce (BHEW) provides government, academic, and industry leadership with analyses, insights, and recommendations designed to inform action on issues in higher education and the science and engineering workforce.  BHEW is a unit of the Policy and Global Affairs Division of the National Research Council.

Report release: The Committee to Assess Research Doctorate Programs’ A Guide to the Methodology of the National Research Council Assessment of Research Doctorate Programs is now available.  An electronic copy of the PDF report has been sent to institutional coordinators at participating institutions.  Download the Guide free of charge.


Report Release:  The Board on Higher Education and Workforce announces the release of “Science Professionals: Master’s Education for a Competitive World.”    The report was released at a public meeting on Friday, July 11, 2008 at the National Academies.  Please see links below for further information:

News Release   
Listen to the Public Briefing 
Briefing Powerpoint Presentation
Report Brief
Full Report