Science & Engineering Indicators 2018
Broad-based, objective information on the U.S. and international S&E enterprise
Full Report
Learn about S&E indicators in education; workforce; R&D; industry, technology, and the global marketplace; invention, knowledge transfer, and innovation; and public attitudes and understanding.
Digest
The Digest is a condensed version of the main report, comprising a selection of indicators that draws attention to important trends.
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State Indicators
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Understanding the data
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