Air Force-Wide Needs for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Academic Degrees

Understating the needs for officers and civilians with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees can diminish the Air Force’s ability to maintain vital technical skills. RAND researchers defined which degrees were STEM and asked career field managers and senior authorities to identify those necessary now and in future. The results point to specific areas that the Air Force should review for current and emerging needs.