2019 Input to Impact Survey

STEMconnector is developing a report for release in May 2019 entitled Input to Impact: A Framework for Measuring Success Across the STEM Ecosystem.

STEMconnector’s State of STEM report, released in 2018, redefined the current challenges in STEM talent, uncovering more nuance in the traditional understanding of the STEM talent gap. Input to Impact will build on that new understanding and seeks to redefine the way we view and measure success as we work to address these talent gaps. This report is intended to support those seeking to assess impact of their investment and activity in STEM talent, informing decisions and enhancing outcomes.

This survey is anonymous. Any demographic information collected at the end is voluntary, and will not be used to identify individual survey respondents but rather to inform aggregate analysis.

Thank you in advance for your time and input!

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* 1. Which of the following measures should be used to measure impact in STEM talent activity and investments in corporations?
Choose all answers that apply.

Level of diversity among new hires for STEM roles

Length of time to fill STEM positions

Level of diversity among employees in STEM leadership roles

Retention rates for STEM employees

STEM employee satisfaction

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which of the following measures should be used to measure impact in STEM talent activity and investments in postsecondary education?
Choose all answers that apply.

Number of STEM graduates

Diversity of STEM graduates

Retention of students in STEM degree programs (e.g., those who enroll complete the degree)

Student satisfaction with STEM degree programs

Job placement rates for STEM majors

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which of the following measures should be used to measure impact in STEM talent activity and investments in the K-12 years?

Student interest in STEM subjects

Student proficiency (skill) in STEM subjects

Student confidence in their STEM ability

Access to STEM resources (classes, afterschool programs, technology, etc.)

Equitable outcomes across demographic groups

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is the most challenging part about measuring impact?

Lack of money for measurement processes and systems

Silos within organizations or between organizations

Lack of clarity on the right measures to use

Lack of time to complete measurement

Leadership does not prioritize measurement

Measurement that is required (by policy, funders, etc.) is not useful

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* 1. Which of the following measures should be used to measure impact in STEM talent activity and investments in corporations?Choose all answers that apply.

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* 2. Which of the following measures should be used to measure impact in STEM talent activity and investments in postsecondary education?Choose all answers that apply.

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* 3. Which of the following measures should be used to measure impact in STEM talent activity and investments in the K-12 years?

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* 4. What is the most challenging part about measuring impact?

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* 5. How do you define success for the STEM talent pipeline? (free response)

* 1. Which of the following measures should be used to measure impact in STEM talent activity and investments in corporations?
Choose all answers that apply.

* 2. Which of the following measures should be used to measure impact in STEM talent activity and investments in postsecondary education?
Choose all answers that apply.