What's It Worth? The Economic Value of College Majors, by Anthony P. Carnevale, Jeff Strohl and Michelle Melton, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, May 2011
This report details the economic value of 171 specific undergraduate majors, and shows that science and engineering majors yield far larger life-time economic benefits than liberal arts majors. Specific topics include:

• Median earnings among typical workers for all full-time, full-year workers with a terminal Bachelor’s degree.
• The pathways between education and work: which occupations and industries employ the most workers with various majors.
• Data on employment and work status by specific undergraduate major.

The Case for a National Manufacturing Strategy, by Stephen J. Ezell and Robert D. Atkinson, The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF), April 2011
Washington, D.C.—This paper builds the intellectual case for why the United States needs a serious national manufacturing strategy. Other nations are putting in place manufacturing strategies that include key components such as tax incentives and large investments in research, skills development, infrastructure, and technology transfer and technical assistance. Every day we do nothing we risk falling further behind.

The Federal Role in Supporting Urban Manufacturing, by Nisha Mistry and Joan Byron, Pratt Center for Community Development and Brookings Institute, April 1, 2011
Washington—This paper identifies the specific ways that federal government should work with state and local leaders to better support small-scale, urban manufacturing, and to do so within a thoughtful framework for urban economic development.

Roadmap for Education Reform for Manufacturing, NAM Manufacturing Institute, March 31, 2011
Washington—The Manufacturing Institute (the Institute), the non-profit affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), has released a comprehensive blueprint for education reform designed to develop the 21st century talent critical to U.S. manufacturing and global competitiveness.

Ohio Bioscience Growth Report, BioOhio, March 1, 2011
Columbus—This report documents the economic performance of Ohio’s bioscience industry during 2009. However, available 2010 data was used for some categories, such as expansions and investment indicators. The report includes qualitative observations on bioscience activity reported in Ohio during 2010 and 2011.

Act II for American Manufacturing, by Bruce Stokes, National Journal Daily, December 9, 2010
Washington—The author proposes that the future lies with smarter factories surrounded by industrial ecosystems that nourish innovation. But the next wave of manufacturing may require government’s helping hand.

Talent Pressures and the Aging Workforce: Responsive Action Steps for the Manufacturing Sector, by Stephen Sweet and Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, The Sloan Center on Aging and Work, June 1, 2010
Boston—One of a series of reports issued to help employers understand the unique and emerging talent pressures within the leading sectors of the U.S. economy. This report focuses on manufacturing. In its concluding section, the report suggests concrete steps manufacturers should take to manage workforce talent needs.

Mapping Ohio’s Manufacturing Skills Assets, by Jonathan Tafel and Donald Van Meter, Ohio Association of Community Colleges, April 1, 2010
Columbus—The Manufacturing Institute, an affiliate of NAM, through a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has funded this review of the state’s manufacturing skills assets – that is, the programs, resources and organizations that could be used to support theimplementation of a manufacturing skills certification system in Ohio.

Women in Manufacturing, a Booklet of Best Practices, NAM Manufacturing Institute, February 21, 2010
Washington—The Women in Manufacturing (WIM) group of the National Association of Manufacturers has focused on promoting manufacturing as a career option for young women. This “Best Practices” brochure spotlights what many companies are doing to support and promote women.

Science and Engineering Indicators 2010, National Science Foundation, January 15, 2010
Arlington, Va.—Quantitative data on the U.S. and international science and engineering enterprise. The indicators reported are intended to contribute to an understanding of the current environment and to inform the development of future policies.

Trends in Manufacturing Education Programs, by Sandy Feola and Derek Hardin, National Center for Manufacturing Education, July 20, 2009
Dayton—This report continues and expands on the 2005 and 2007efforts to provide analysis of industry needs in manufacturing education, and to foster communication among education programs and other groups interested in building manufacturing strength in the United States.