1. Presented by Vice Provost Frances Leslie June 11, 2018
Graduate STEM Education for the 21st Century National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Presented by Vice Provost Frances Leslie June 11, 2018

2. Ideal Ph.D. Education for the 21st Century
Student-centered
Transparent
Dynamic

3. Goals Teach broad technical literacy
Explore
Teach broad technical literacy
Explore a broad array of 21st century careers
Learn
Instill core competencies
Diversify
Consider ethical issues
Enhance diversity: inclusive and equitable

4. Approach Disciplinary Coursework Conduct original research
Cross-disciplinary experiences
Professional skills training
Fieldwork, workshops, conferences
Exposure to broad array of careers

5. Needed Professional Skills
Communications, both scholarly and to broader audiences
Leadership and time management
Collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork

6. Change Faculty Attitudes and Priorities
Incentivize and reward educational performance
Train in evidence-based teaching
Learn best practices for mentoring and advising

7. Few STEM students go on to tenure-track positions
Individual Development Plan
Explore careers intensively
De-stigmatize non-academic careers

8. Change Management
Students “learn by doing,” but the system is reluctant to change. The report makes suggestions for changing:
Role of industry, government, and professional societies
Federal and state funding, especially for graduate students
Faculty training, tenure, and promotion