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Washington
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)
is the only federal agency whose mission includes support
for all fields of fundamental science and engineering.
“By building on our foundation as an interdisciplinary
research institution, we strive to address today’s most
critical issues and make a positive difference in people’s
lives. It’s an ongoing journey — and it’s one that we’re all
on together.”
− Michael K. Young, President of the
University of Washington
BY THE NUMBERS
WASHINGTON IN FY 2013
16th: National ranking in NSF funds
$140 Million: NSF funds awarded
38: NSF-funded institutions
459: NSF grants awarded
EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED RESEARCH IN WASHINGTON
A Washington State University study is examining the effectiveness of university
partnership accommodation policies on recruitment and retention of women in Science,
Technology, Mathematics and Engineering (STEM) fields of employment.
Research at the University of Washington is studying the impacts of hypoxia (low
dissolved oxygen on food webs within pelagic marine ecosystems.
Research at Central Washington University is dedicated towards implementation of
Geophysical Earth Observatory for Ice-Covered Environments (GEOICE), a new
observatory for improved data collection of seismic changes and sea level changes in icecovered regions.
INVESTMENT IN NSF = INVESTMENT IN WASHINGTON INNOVATION
Since 1974, the University of Washington has
annually received more federal research
funding than any other U.S. public university.1
Over 250 companies have been started by
University of Washington students and faculty or
with university technology.1
One-third of U of Washington-supported jobs
are supported by $1.15 billion in universitysponsored research.1
Washington universities awarded 578 PhDs in
science and engineering fields in 2011.3
NSF-funded research contributed to the
generation of 4,004 patent awards in
Washington between 2000 and 2009.2
Washington State University is ranked 73rd among
U.S. academic institutions for science and
engineering expenditures.3
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The Economic and Societal Impact of the University of Washington
R&D Dashboard
3 Science and Engineering Indicators: 2014, NSF
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Washington
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
(NSF) not only funds cutting-edge research at
institutions across the country; NSF’s education
initiatives ensure the U.S. will remain a global
leader in innovation for generations to come.
Since 1952, NSF has supported
45,000 graduate students through
research fellowships.
Washington received $21 million
in NSF educational funding in FY
2013.
EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON
Seattle Pacific University is working on a five-year project to improve the teaching of physics
and physical science educators in grades 5-12 through the development of a science teacher
education model that assesses teacher instruction methods.
South Pungent Sound Community College is working on a project to advance community
college-level computerized manufacturing technology education. The project will help
address the educational and workforce needs of high school students, community college
students, students returning to school, dislocated workers, and veterans.
A University of Washington study entitled “Science in Action: Understanding and Sustaining
Student Engagement in Environmental Science in Urban, Poverty-Impacted Schools” is
working to identify how domain knowledge, literacy, and the social context of classrooms and
schools affect student learning in science courses in poverty-impacted high schools.
Washington State University and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville are working to
develop a new educational K-12 infrastructure aimed at increasing the participation of blind
individuals in secondary schools, and ultimately in undergraduate computing programs and
the software engineering profession.
“STEM education is, without question, increasingly important to maintaining our competitive advantage in the
industries of the future. There are steps we can take at all levels of our education system to improve prospects
for our children.”
− Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington
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