The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships is the first new NSF directorate in 30 years and "advances use-inspired and translational research in all fields of science and engineering, giving rise to new industries and engaging all Americans — regardless of background or location — in the pursuit of new, high-wage jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)."

• STEM
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• Economic development

A crowd-sourced web-based database of organizations, programs, and initiatives at the intersection of STEM and local government and communities.

• STEM

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