In March, the Council attended the release of the National Science Board's 2024 Science & Engineering Indicators — essential U.S. global competitiveness benchmarks. Key trends include declining student math performance and China's growing innovation edge. Additionally, the newsletter previews the Council's debut "Competitiveness Conversation Across America," which will be held in Nashville on April 25 & 26. Competitiveness Conversations are also planned for August (Boise, ID) and September (West Lafayette, IN). And also, Council CEO Deborah Wince-Smith shared her latest Forbes.com article, which highlights women's pivotal role in science and tech. The full newsletter is shared below.
