NASEM Reports and Studies

Reports and Ongoing Studies of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)

This list features consensus study reports, workshop proceedings, meeting materials and recordings, and other resources from NASEM.

The resources are organized by the following focus areas: underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM); sexual harassment in research environments; STEM training and workforce development; and scientific discipline-specific diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops and related materials. Within each resource type, the references are listed in reverse chronological order.

Click on each focus area to access this list of resources.

• Underrepresented Groups in STEMM

  • Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups in STEMM (15+)

    Consensus Study Reports

    • Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation. (2023) DOI: 10.17226/26803
    • Minority Serving Institutions: America’s Underutilized Resource for Strengthening the STEM Workforce. (2019) DOI:10.17226/25257
    • Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads. (2011) DOI:10.7226/12984

     

    Proceedings

    • Educational Pathways for Black Students in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Exploring Barriers and Possible Interventions: Proceedings of a Workshop. (2022) DOI:10.17226/26391
    • COVID-19 and the Present and Future of Black Communities: The Role of Black Physicians, Engineers, and Scientists: Proceedings of a Workshop. (2021) DOI: 10.17226/26146
    • The Science of Implicit Bias: Implications for Law and Policy: Proceedings of a Workshop – in Brief. (2021) DOI:10.17226/26191
    • The Impacts of Racism and Bias on Black People Pursuing Careers in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Proceedings of a Workshop. (2020) DOI:10.17226/25849
    • Colloquy on Minority Males in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. (2012) DOI:10.17226/13502

     

    Meeting Materials and Recordings

    • Addressing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism In 21^st Century STEMM Organizations: A Summit. (June 2021)
    • Reducing Financial Barriers for Black Students in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: A Workshop. (April 2021) Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
    • The Science of Implicit Bias: Implications for Law and Policy – A Workshop. (March 2021) Committee on Science, Technology and Law.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech Workshop #4: Day 2. (June 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech Workshop #4: Day 1. (June 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech Workshop #3: Day 2. (May 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech Workshop #3: Day 1. (May 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
    • The Impacts of Racism and Bias on “Black” People Pursuing Careers in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: A Workshop. (April 2020) Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech: Day 2. (April 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech: Day 1. (April 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.

     

    Other Resources from the NASEM

    • Eberhardt, Jennifer. Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes what We See, Think, and Do. (2019) Henry and Bryna David Lecture. Division of Behavioral and Social Science and Education.
  • Women in STEMM (20+)

    Consensus Study Reports

    • Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech. (2021) DOI:10.17226/26345
    • The Impact of COVID-19 on the Careers of Women in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2021) DOI:10.17226/26061
    • Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine. (2020) DOI:10.17226/25585

     

    Proceedings

    • Evidence-Based Interventions for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine: Proceeding of a Symposium – in Brief. (2020) DOI:10.17226/25786
    • Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Opening Doors: Proceedings of a Symposium – in Brief. (2020) DOI:10.17226/25758
    • Together We Can Do Better: A Gathering of Leaders in Academia to Prevent Sexual Harassment: Processing of a Workshop – in Brief. (2019) DOI:10.17226/25413
    • Career Choices of Female Engineers: A Summary of a Workshop. (2014) DOI:10.17226/18810
    • Seeking Solutions: Maximizing American Talent by Advancing Women of Color in Academia: Summary of a Conference. (2013) DOI:10.17226/18556.

     

    Meeting Materials and Recordings

    • Overcoming Structural Barriers for Women in Entrepreneurship: A Workshop. (June 2021)
    • Workshop on Developing Evaluation Metrics for Sexual Harassment Prevention Efforts. (April 2021)
    • The Impact of COVID-19 on the Careers of Women in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: Discussion, Reflection, and Understanding. (March 2021)
    • The Experiences of Postdoctoral Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic. (November 2020).
    • The Impact of COVID-19 on Collaboration, Mentorship and Sponsorship, and the Role of Networks and Professional Organizations for Women in STEMM. (November 2020)
    • The Impact of COVID-19 on Tenure Clocks, the Evaluation of Productivity, and Academic STEMM Career Trajectories for Women in STEMM. (November 2020)
    • The Impact of COVID-19 on Academic Leadership and Decision-making for Women in STEMM. (November 2020)
    • The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Women in STEMM. (November 2020)
    • Measuring and Reducing the Gender Gap in the Mathematical, Computing, and Natural Sciences. (September 2020) U.S. National Committee for the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech Workshop #4: Day 2. (June 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech Workshop #4: Day 1. (June 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech Workshop #3: Day 2. (May 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech Workshop #3: Day 1. (May 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech: Day 2. (April 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
    • Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech: Day 1. (April 2020) Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech.
• Sexual Harassment in Research Environments (5+)

  Consensus Study Reports

  • Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2018) DOI:10.17226/24994

   

  Meeting Materials and Recordings

  • Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: 2020 Public Summit (Virtual). (October 2020)
  • Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: 2019 Public Summit. (November 2019)

   

  Proceedings

  • Evaluating the Effectiveness of Interventions to Prevent and Address Sexual Harassment , Proceedings of a Workshop (April 2021)

   

  Other Resources from the NASEM

  • Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: Year Three Annual Report of Activities. (2022) DOI:10.17226/26741
  • Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: Year Two Annual Report of Activities. (2021) DOI: 10.17226/26339
  • NASEM Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education; Sexual Harassment Collaborative Repository
• STEMM Training and Workforce Development (15+)

  Consensus Study Reports

  • Call to Action for Science Education: Building Opportunity for the Future. (2021) DOI:17226/26152
  • Cultivating Interest and Competencies in Computing: Authentic Experiences and Design Factors. (2021) DOI: 10.17226/25912
  • The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM. (2019) DOI:10.17226/25568
  • Minority Serving Institutions: America’s Underutilized Resource for Strengthening the STEM Workforce. (2019) DOI:10.17226/25257
  • Graduate STEM Education for the 21^st Century. (2018) DOI:10.17226/25038

   

  Proceedings

  • Imagining the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education: Proceedings of a Virtual Symposium. (2022) DOI:10.17226/26314
  • Effective Mentoring in STEMM: Practice, Research, and Future Directions: Proceedings of a Workshop – in Brief. (2017) DOI:10.17226/24815
  • Advancing Diversity in the US Industrial Science and Engineering Workforce: Summary of a Workshop. (2014) DOI:10.17226/13512

   

  Meeting Materials and Recordings

  • Community College of Philadelphia Virtual Town Hall: Successes in STEM Education, Research, and Workforce Preparedness. (May 2021)
  • Town Hall: Advancing STEM Workforce Preparation and Research Capacity at Tribal Colleges and Universities. (May 2021)
  • Morehouse College Town Hall: Successes in STEM Education, Research, and Workforce Preparedness. (April 2021)
  • Morgan State University Town Hall: Supporting STEM at MSU and Other HBCUs. (March 2021)
  • The University of Texas at El Paso Town Hall: A Flagship for Strengthening the STEM Workforce. (December 2020)
  • North Carolina A&T State University Town Hall: Building the Next Generation of STEM Leaders. (October 2020).
  • Florida International University Virtual Town Hall: Advancing STEM Equity Through Research-Based Education Practices. (August 2020)

   

  Other Resources from the NASEM

  • Podcast series: The Science of Mentorship. (2021)
• Scientific Discipline-Specific Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  Proceedings

  • Engineering Societies’ Activities in Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Proceedings of Workshop – in Brief. (2018) DOI:10.17226/25323

   

  Meeting Materials and Recordings

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering: A Workshop of the Chemical Sciences Roundtable. (May 2021) Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology.