The future success of businesses, economies, and humanity hinges on the continued advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for the development of sustainable innovations. This in turn, is dependent on the inclusion of diverse perspectives inside our organizations, and in our communities, to bring creative thinking, innovative mindset and scientific prowess together with lived experience, to solve real-world problems. Jayshree will provide an overview of the 3M State of Science Index, a global research initiative to uncover what people think of science. Many of the findings highlight the importance of a healthy pipeline of diverse scientists, technologists and engineers to solve the complex and global humanitarian challenges we face. The presentation will include the impact of the pandemic on public perception, and the ever-increasing need for a human context and societal perspective for science.
