This joint IC3 and IIE study explores the context of a changing future of work that emphasizes students’ need to develop skills in STEM fields. It acknowledges how U.S. higher education institutions are affected by changes in demand for STEM programs and how these shifts influence institutional recruitment practices. The findings describe the profile of international student STEM applicants to the United States and how some institutions are building capacity to support the growing number of international students interested in STEM fields.
