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Science and Innovation Hall of Fame , and be the first female engineer and fourth woman to be inducted .
Q . TELL US ABOUT THE 2023 3M STATE OF SCIENCE INDEX
» At 3M , we are all about science . It is our most distinguishing characteristic and is what ties our businesses together . Because science matters to us , in 2018 , we set out to understand how the world perceived science , too . This led to the launch of our first 3M State of Science Index – our original , third-party research that explores the global perceptions of science and examines global science trends .
Last year , we released our 2023 3M State of Science Index , which surveyed 14 countries , including 1,000 respondents per country and covered topics ranging from trust in science , health equity , skilled trades and STEM education , sustainability , innovation and more . A few standout findings include :
• 92 % of people around the world see a consequence if their country cannot find a solution to the shortage of skilled trade workers – from declines in overall quality of life , to negative economic impact , neglected public infrastructure and safety risks .
• 93 % believe skilled trade jobs have a positive impact on society , yet
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