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<p>The United States (U.S.) continues to face persistent shortages of domestically developed (U.S.—trained talent) STEM professionals, particularly within defense and intelligence sectors, which are central to national security. This narrative review, synthesizes findings from academic research, policy documents, and government reports to examine systemic barriers, misalignment between educational preparation, workforce needs, and gaps affecting underrepresented groups. The study identifies integrated, vertically aligned pathways spanning K–12, higher education, and federal service as essential for developing a skilled and mission-ready STEM workforce. Findings highlight early exposure, experiential learning, partnerships, and program evaluation as components of effective preparation. The results underscore that building inclusive, coherent STEM pipelines is a strategic and national security need for ensuring long-term U.S. security resilience.</p>

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Bridging the STEM gap to strengthen United States National Security through integrated STEM education and workforce development

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年5月4日

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  • Richard Lamb

摘要

The United States (U.S.) continues to face persistent shortages of domestically developed (U.S.—trained talent) STEM professionals, particularly within defense and intelligence sectors, which are central to national security. This narrative review, synthesizes findings from academic research, policy documents, and government reports to examine systemic barriers, misalignment between educational preparation, workforce needs, and gaps affecting underrepresented groups. The study identifies integrated, vertically aligned pathways spanning K–12, higher education, and federal service as essential for developing a skilled and mission-ready STEM workforce. Findings highlight early exposure, experiential learning, partnerships, and program evaluation as components of effective preparation. The results underscore that building inclusive, coherent STEM pipelines is a strategic and national security need for ensuring long-term U.S. security resilience.