It’s Pi Day – and there’s some good news for math teachers
March 14 is that special time of year people pay homage to the mathematical constant pi (π). A majority of U.S. adults enjoyed math classes in grades K-12, and most who liked them say the subject...
View ArticleWomen Make Gains in the Workplace Amid a Rising Demand for Skilled Workers
The gender wage gap narrows as women move into high-skill jobs and acquire more education. Women are now in the majority in jobs that draw most heavily on either social or fundamental skills. The post...
View ArticleThe share of immigrant workers in high-skill jobs is rising in the U.S.
The shift has been most notable in jobs that prioritize analytical skills, such as science and math, or fundamental skills, such as writing. The post The share of immigrant workers in high-skill jobs...
View ArticleIn Changing U.S. Electorate, Race and Education Remain Stark Dividing Lines
The gender gap in party identification remains the widest in a quarter century. The post In Changing U.S. Electorate, Race and Education Remain Stark Dividing Lines appeared first on Pew Research Center.
View ArticlePublic Views About Science in the United States
This roundup of findings shows public views about science-related issues and the role of science in U.S. society. The post Public Views About Science in the United States appeared first on Pew Research...
View ArticleSTEM Jobs See Uneven Progress in Increasing Gender, Racial and Ethnic Diversity
The higher education pipeline suggests a long path is ahead for increasing diversity, especially in fields like computing and engineering. The post STEM Jobs See Uneven Progress in Increasing Gender,...
View Article6 facts about America’s STEM workforce and those training for it
Black and Hispanic workers remain underrepresented in STEM jobs compared with their share of the U.S. workforce. The post 6 facts about America’s STEM workforce and those training for it appeared first...
View ArticleBlack Americans’ Views of and Engagement With Science
Black Americans hold multifaceted views when it comes to trust in medical research scientists: Majorities hold largely positive views of their competence, but express concern about the potential for...
View ArticleHispanic Americans’ Trust in and Engagement With Science
Increasing representation in science is seen as important for attracting more Hispanic people to science. The post Hispanic Americans’ Trust in and Engagement With Science appeared first on Pew...
View ArticleWhich U.S. Workers Are More Exposed to AI on Their Jobs?
In 2022, 19% of American workers were in jobs that are the most exposed to artificial intelligence, in which the most important activities may be either replaced or assisted by AI. Women, Asian,...
View ArticleHow the political typology groups compare
Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into cohesive, like-minded groups based on their values, beliefs, and views about politics and the political system. Use this tool to compare...
View ArticleIt’s Pi Day – and there’s some good news for math teachers
March 14 is that special time of year people pay homage to the mathematical constant pi (π). A majority of U.S. adults enjoyed math classes in grades K-12, and most who liked them say the subject...
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