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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

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

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

The Change Fashion Forum: Blueprint for Change — 5 Priorities

Nutrition Science

The Nutrition Modeling Consortium: Improving Data Use for Nutrition Policy

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report October 2021

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report April 2021

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report October 2019

Calcium Task Force: Meeting Report March 2021

Calcium Task Force: Meeting Report April 2021

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

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

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

STEM Education

The New York Academy of Sciences STEM Standards

STEM Education 10-Year Impact Report, 2024

Innovation Challenge Evaluation Report, 2024

NY STEM City Report 2023-2024

STEM Innovation Challenges in Kigali, Rwanda – The Cornerstone Initiative

Science Alliance Leadership Training (SALT) Longitudinal Study, 2023

STEM Education Framework Research Base

STEM Education Framework

The Global STEM Paradox

Research Findings of the New York Academy of Sciences’ After-School STEM Mentoring Program 

NJ STEM City Report 2023-2024