Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education: Governmentwide Strategy Needed to Better Manage Overlapping Programs

Abstract

In fiscal year 2010, 13 federal agencies invested over $3 billion in 209 programs designed to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and attainment of STEM degrees. The number of programs within agencies ranged from 3 to 46, with the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation administering more than half of the 209 programs. Almost a third of all programs had obligations of $1 million or less, while some had obligations of over $100 million. Beyond programs specifically focused on STEM education, agencies funded other broad efforts that contributed to enhancing STEM education.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 2013
Accession Number
AD1179645

Entities

People

  • George A. Scott

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accountability
  • Biological Sciences
  • Cognitive Science
  • Congress
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • House Of Representatives
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Law
  • Multiple Targets
  • National Governments
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • STEM Education