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Research & Analysis

Combining the best of scientific expertise and perspective to enable insightful evaluations and potential policy implications. 

Research & Analysis 

The Academy is often called upon to be a bridge, organizing and facilitating diverse groups — including funding agencies, legislatures, governments, companies, and universities — to develop solutions to global challenges. Over the past several years, the Academy has published research in the areas of environmental science, nutrition science, STEM education, and engineering. The reports featured here provide an overview of the breadth of our research and reporting expertise.

Engineering & Sustainability

Infrastructure Architecture Framework, 2021

Blueprint for Change: Five Priorities, 2018

Second Annual Summit on Science Enablement for the Sustainable Development Goals: Meeting Report, 2017

First Annual Summit on Science and Technology Enablement for the Sustainable Development Goals: Meeting Report, 2017

Nutrition Science

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report, 2021

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report, 2020

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report, 2019

The Nutrition Modeling Consortium: Improving Data Use for Nutrition Policy, 2019

Calcium Task Force: Meeting Report, 2021

Calcium Task Force: Meeting Report, 2021

Summary of the Second Meeting of the Global Thiamine Alliance, 2021

The Control and Prevention of Thiamine Deficiency Disorders: Report of a Regional Workshop, 2019

National control and prevention programs for thiamine deficiency disorders: Technical Reference Materials, 2019

STEM Education

STEM City Annual Report, 2024–2025

Scientist-in-Residence Program External Evaluation, 2025

STEM Education 10-Year Impact Report, 2024

Innovation Challenge Evaluation Report, 2024

Scientist-in-Residence Program Report, 2024

STEM City Annual Report, 2023–2024

STEM Innovation Challenges in Kigali, Rwanda – The Cornerstone Initiative, 2023

Science Alliance Leadership Training (SALT) Longitudinal Study, 2023

STEM Education Framework: Research Foundations, 2016

STEM Education Framework, 2016

STEM Education Standards, 2016

Research Findings of The New York Academy of Sciences’ After-School STEM Mentoring Program, 2016

The Global STEM Paradox, 2014