Synergy looks at the Shaping the Future report to NSF on undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education that was produced by the Advisory Committee to NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources. The Committee considered the needs of all undergraduates attending all types of colleges and universities. Using input and commentary from individuals, institutions, and organizations across the Nation and from many communities with an interest in excellent undergraduate education, the report comments on the most critical issues in higher education today, including the preparation of elementary and secondary school teachers, training for the technical work force, institutional reform, and the transition of students between levels of education or from education to the work force. This issue of Synergy summarizes the process and findings of the year-long study and outlines the steps necessary for enacting these substantive reforms, as determined by representatives of academia and "customers" of the academic experience, the students.

The views, opinions, and recommendations expressed in this document are those of the Advisory Committee and do not necessarily represent the official views, opinions, or policy of the Foundation.

Shaping the Future of Undergraduate Education

• The Committee on Undergraduate Education
• Recommendations from the Committee on Undergraduate Education
• Findings of the Report
• The Voice of the Nation
• Focus Groups
• Public Hearings
• A Celebration of Innovation
• Next Steps