Undergraduate STEM education

42 U.S. Code § 18992. Undergraduate STEM education

(a) Research on STEM education and workforce needsThe Director shall make awards, on a competitive basis, to four-year institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or consortia of such institutions or organizations) to support research and development activities to—
(1)
encourage greater collaboration and coordination between institutions of higher education and industry to enhance education, foster hands-on learn experiences, and improve alignment with workforce needs;
(2)
understand the current composition of the STEM workforce and the factors that influence growth, retention, and development of that workforce;
(3)
increase the size, diversity, capability, and flexibility of the STEM workforce; and
(4)
increase dissemination and widespread adoption of effective practices in undergraduate education and workforce development.
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