State Science Dollars

Tired of taxes? Want to know where your money is going? You can find out just how much state and federal funds are going towards science in Massachusetts and even comparisons to other states.

In the Spotlight

Want to know more about what’s going on in Massachusetts? Visit the governor's Web site.

Federal Science R&D & Massachusetts (PDF)

In the News

Budget jeopardizes new MCAS test

The down economy may win this year’s high school freshmen a reprieve from additional MCAS requirements.

All the Details

Overview of Science and technology spending and trends in the 1990’s

2008 budget for Nanotechnology including environmental health and safety

The budget is changing, but is it helping? Here you can find an extensive overview for projected 2008 totals and comparisons to 2007 budget uses.

How is our state doing in allocating science funds compared to others?

States' research and development focus and the top six states, including a table of figures for all 50 states as to just how much is being spent. It includes a breakdown of what states find particularly of interest.