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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 Tools for Advocacy, Decision-Making & Costing: A Workshop to Support Adoption & Utilization 

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report October 2021 

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report April 2021 

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report October 2019 

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report November 2018 

Nutrition Modeling Consortium Meeting Report February 2018 

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

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 

The Global STEM Paradox 

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

NJ STEM City Report 2023-2024