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Survey of Earned Doctorates

National Science Foundation. Survey of Earned Doctorates. Division of Science Resources Statistics. Mark Fiegener, Ph.D. Presentation to Clemson University April 15, 2009 National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics www.nsf.gov/statistics. Agenda.

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Survey of Earned Doctorates

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  1. National Science Foundation Survey of Earned Doctorates Division of Science Resources Statistics Mark Fiegener, Ph.D. Presentation to Clemson University April 15, 2009 National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics www.nsf.gov/statistics

  2. Agenda National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics • What is the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED)? • Why collect these data? • How are the data collected? • How can the data be used?

  3. What is the SED? SED is an annual census of all new research doctorate recipients from accredited U.S. institutions Research Doctorate: requires an original contribution of knowledge to the field (typically a dissertation); and is not primarily intended for the practice of a profession National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics

  4. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Doctorates awarded byU.S. colleges and universities, 1957-2007 Number of doctorate recipients SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2007 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  5. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Why Collect These Data? • NSF is authorized by a Legislative mandate • (NSF Act of 1950): • To collect and analyze demographic and educational information on individuals who earn degrees in science and engineering; and • To design, establish, and maintain a data collection and analysis capability for the purpose of identifying and assessing the number and characteristics of scientists and engineers in the United States.

  6. Larger Context of SED Data R&D, Innovation, GDP growth, etc. Research Doctorate Recipients Scientists, Researchers, Engineers National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Education Characteristics Workforce Characteristics Economic Outcomes SED Data Users: Policy makers University administrators Academic researchers Associations/organizations concerned with advancing particular fields or underrepresented groups

  7. Uses of SED data: Examples Policy makers: evaluation of federal programs Graduate and Undergraduate Fellowship, Scholarship, Traineeship, Dissertation, and other programs administered by federal SED sponsors* Associations/organizations: program development Obtaining grants, planning, measuring & reporting progress Universities Program development Program comparison (internal and external) Faculty recruiting, doctoral student placement National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics * National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Aeronautics & Space Administration

  8. How Are SED Data Collected? National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics • Data Collection Modes • Paper surveys • PDF version • Web SED option (some use Web SED exclusively) • Mail, telephone, and Web used for non-respondents • Timing: July 1 to June 30 of following year • 2009 SED from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009

  9. Data Collection Mechanics National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Completed Web Quex Missing Info Letter, CATI Paper Quex, Web Info Paper Quex, Web Info NORC Institutional Contact Doctorate Recipients Completed Paper Quex Completed Paper Quex Survey Design Survey Mgmt Missing Info Roster NSF & Federal Sponsors

  10. SED Response Rates National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics 92% Target Percent SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2007 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  11. Why Response Rate Matters “Small data cells” – fewer doctorate recipients in some data categories than in others 277 fields of degree 3 citizenship categories 7 race/ethnicity categories Non-response in small data cells could have disproportionate impact on small fields of degree, underrepresented groups, smaller universities . . . policy decisions could be affected Survey of Doctorate Recipients National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics

  12. Data Protection and the SED National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics • Data reported in aggregate form, and only in sufficiently large numbers • Universities requesting their own data must sign confidentiality statements affirming that the data will be used for research purposes only • All Federal and NORC employees must sign legally binding confidentiality forms • Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) release

  13. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics SED data • Doctorate Records File • Contains data on doctorate recipients back to 1920 • For 1920-1957, data (basic items only) generated from graduation announcements and lists provided by graduate schools • From 1958 to present, data fromSED respondents • Basic data items collected for non-respondents

  14. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics SED Variables: Education • Degree history (type, year, field, institution) • Financial support during graduate school • Amount of debt • Time to degree

  15. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Median time-to-degree of Clemson doctorate recipients by field of study, 2003-2007 SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2007 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  16. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Percentage of Clemson doctorate recipients with level of debt by field of degree, 2003-2007 Percent of Clemson doctorate recipients with level of debt SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2007 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  17. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Number of U.S. doctorate recipients (2003-2007) who earned baccalaureate degree from Clemson Number of U.S. doctorate recipients with baccalaureate degree from Clemson SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2007 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  18. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics SED Variables: Post-graduation Plans • Type of plan (post-doc, traineeship, employment) • Location (state in the U.S. or foreign country) • Type of employer (government, industry, private) • Primary or secondary work activity • Starting in SED 2008, salary offer

  19. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Post-graduation plans of Clemson doctorate recipients by field of study, 2003-2007 Percent z 0 SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2007 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  20. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Intended post-graduate location of Clemson doctorate recipients by field of study, 2003-2007 Percent of Clemson doctorate recipients with Intentions to locate in state/region SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2007 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  21. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics SED Variables: Demographics • Gender • Race and ethnicity • Marital status • Dependents • Parent’s education • Disability status • Date of birth • Place of birth • Citizenship status at the time of Ph.D. • Country of citizenship

  22. Post-graduation status of U.S. doctorate recipientsby field of study, 1986-2006 National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Percent with definite commitments for employment or study z 0 SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2006 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  23. Post-graduation status of U.S. doctorate recipientsby selected demographic groups, 1986-2006 National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Percent with definite commitments for employment or study z 0 SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2006 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  24. Post-graduation plans of doctorate recipientsby field of study, 1986-2006 National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics 10 20 30 40 Percent with definite commitments for study Percent with definite commitments for employment 50 60 70 z z 0 100 NOTE: Percentages are based on the number reporting definite commitments for employment or study. SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2006 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  25. Employment sector of S&E doctorate recipientsby field of study, 1986-2006 National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Percent with definite commitments for U.S. employment in sector Life sciences Physical sciences Social sciences Engineering NOTES: Percentages are based on the number reporting definite commitments for U.S. employment to a sector. The “Other” sector includes employment in elementary/secondary schools and non-profit organizations. SOURCE: NSF/NIH/USED/NEH/USDA/NASA, 2006 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

  26. National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics Data Availability • SED Questionnaires • http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/question.cfm • SED publications • http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/doctorates/ • Interagency Summary Report • http://www.norc.org/sed • WebCASPAR (database with selected variables) • http://webcaspar.nsf.gov/ • Restricted-use Data License http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/database.cfm#MICRODATA

  27. For further information on the SED contact: National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Statistics • Mark Fiegener, Ph.D. • SED Project Officer • Email: mfiegene@nsf.gov

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