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42 U.S.C. § 1862g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862g. Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
(a) The Director shall operate a program to stimulate competitive research (known as the “Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research”), the purpose of which is to assist those States that—
(1) historically have received relatively little Federal research and development funding; and
(2) have demonstrated a commitment to develop their research bases and improve science and engineering research and education programs at their universities and colleges.
(b) A State which has received an initial award under such Program, whether or not the award was received before or after October 31, 1988, shall be eligible for up to 5 years of additional support under the Program if that State provides assurances of new matching funds and submits an acceptable new plan for using Program funds and matching funds to build the research capabilities of the State.
(Pub. L. 100–570, title I, § 113, Oct. 31, 1988, 102 Stat. 2870; Pub. L. 114–329, title I, § 103(e)(2), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2975.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Pub. L. 114–329, § 103(e)(2)(A), substituted “Established” for “Experimental” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–329, § 103(e)(2)(B), substituted “a program to stimulate competitive research (known as the ‘Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research’)” for “an Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–329, § 103(e)(2)(C), substituted “the Program” for “the program”.
heading: Planning Grants
text: Pub. L. 107–368, § 26, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3067, provided that: “The Director is authorized to accept planning proposals from applicants who are within .075 percentage points of the current eligibility level for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Such proposals shall be reviewed by the Foundation to determine their merit for support under the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research or any other appropriate program.”
[For definitions of terms used in section 26 of Pub. L. 107–368, set out above, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–368, set out as a note under section 1862n of this title.]
42 U.S.C. § 1862o–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862o–4. Funding for successful science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs
(a) Evaluation of programs
The Director shall, on an annual basis, evaluate all of the Foundation’s grants that are scheduled to expire within 1 year and—
(1) that have the primary purpose of meeting the objectives of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunity Act (42 U.S.C. 1885 et seq.); or
(2) that have the primary purpose of providing teacher professional development.
(b) Continuation of funding
For grants that are identified under subsection (a) and that are determined by the Director to be successful in meeting the objectives of the initial grant solicitation, the Director may extend the duration of those grants for not more than 3 additional years beyond their scheduled expiration without the requirement for a recompetition.
(Pub. L. 110–69, title VII, § 7012, Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 681; Pub. L. 114–329, title II, § 204(a)(3)(A), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2998.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Science and Engineering Equal Opportunity Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), probably means the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act, which is Part B (§ 31 et seq.) of Pub. L. 96–516, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 3010, which enacted sections 1885 to 1885d of this title and provisions set out as notes under sections 1861 and 1885 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1980 Amendment note set out under section 1861 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the America COMPETES Act, also known as the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–329 struck out subsec. (c) which related to reports to Congress.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 7001 of Pub. L. 110–69, set out as a note under section 1862o of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1862o–11 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862o–11. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–329, title II, § 204(a)(3)(B), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2999
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–69, title VII, § 7031(b), Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 711, related to evaluation and report by Director on STEM programs.
42 U.S.C. § 1862o–12 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862o–12. Hispanic-serving institutions undergraduate program
(a) In general
The Director shall award grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to Hispanic-serving institutions (as defined in section 1101a of title 20) to enhance the quality of undergraduate STEM education at such institutions and to increase the retention and graduation rates of students pursuing associate’s or baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
(b) Program components
Grants awarded under this section shall support—
(1) activities to improve courses and curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics;
(2) faculty development;
(3) stipends for undergraduate students participating in research; and
(4) other activities consistent with subsection (a), as determined by the Director.
(c) Instrumentation
Funding for instrumentation is an allowed use of grants awarded under this section.
(Pub. L. 110–69, title VII, § 7033, Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 711; Pub. L. 114–329, title III, § 315(a), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 3016.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the America COMPETES Act, also known as the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–329 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Director is authorized to establish a new program to award grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to Hispanic-serving institutions (as defined in section 1101a of title 20) to enhance the quality of undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education at such institutions and to increase the retention and graduation rates of students pursuing associate’s or baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.”
heading: Savings Provision
text: Pub. L. 114–329, title III, § 315(b), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 3016, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) of this section [amending this section] shall not affect any award of a grant or other form of financial assistance made under section 7033 of the America COMPETES Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o–12) before the date of enactment of this Act [Jan. 6, 2017]. Such awards shall continue to be subject to the requirements to which such funds were subject under that section before the date of enactment of this Act.”
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 7001 of Pub. L. 110–69, set out as a note under section 1862o of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1862p–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862p–3. Sustainable chemistry basic research
The Director shall establish a Green Chemistry Basic Research program to award competitive, merit-based grants to support research into green and sustainable chemistry which will lead to clean, safe, and economical alternatives to traditional chemical products and practices. The research program shall provide sustained support for green chemistry research, education, and technology transfer through—
(1) merit-reviewed competitive grants to individual investigators and teams of investigators, including, to the extent practicable, young investigators, for research;
(2) grants to fund collaborative research partnerships among universities, industry, and nonprofit organizations;
(3) symposia, forums, and conferences to increase outreach, collaboration, and dissemination of green chemistry advances and practices; and
(4) education, training, and retraining of undergraduate and graduate students and professional chemists and chemical engineers, including through partnerships with industry, in green chemistry science and engineering.
(Pub. L. 111–358, title V, § 509, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4009.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, also known as the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010, and also as part of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Coordination of Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development
text: Pub. L. 114–329, title I, § 114, Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2993, provided that:
“(a) Importance of Sustainable Chemistry.—
It is the sense of Congress that—
“(1) the science of chemistry is vital to improving the quality of human life and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges, including water quality, energy, health care, and agriculture;
“(2) sustainable chemistry can reduce risks to human health and the environment, reduce waste, improve pollution prevention, promote safe and efficient manufacturing, and promote efficient use of resources in developing new materials, processes, and technologies that support viable long-term solutions to a significant number of challenges;
“(3) sustainable chemistry can stimulate innovation, encourage new and creative approaches to problems, create jobs, and save money; and
“(4) a coordinated effort on sustainable chemistry will allow for a greater return on research investment in this area.
“(b) Sustainable Chemistry Basic Research.—
Subject to the availability of appropriated funds, the Director of the [National Science] Foundation may continue to carry out the Sustainable Chemistry Basic Research program authorized under section 509 of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p–3).”
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 502 of Pub. L. 111–358, set out as a note under section 1862p of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1862q (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862q. Informal STEM education
(a) Grants
The Director of the National Science Foundation, through the Directorate for Education and Human Resources, shall continue to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to support—
(1) research and development of innovative out-of-school STEM learning and emerging STEM learning environments in order to improve STEM learning outcomes and engagement in STEM;
(2) research that advances the field of informal STEM education; and
(3) a national partnership of institutions involved in informal STEM learning.
(b) Uses of funds
Activities supported by grants under this section may encompass a single STEM discipline, multiple STEM disciplines, or integrative STEM initiatives and shall include—
(1) research and development that improves our understanding of learning and engagement in informal environments, including the role of informal environments in broadening participation in STEM;
(2) design and testing of innovative STEM learning models, programs, and other resources for informal learning environments to improve STEM learning outcomes and increase engagement for K–12 students, K–12 teachers, and the general public, including design and testing of the scalability of models, programs, and other resources;
(3) fostering on-going partnerships between institutions involved in informal STEM learning, institutions of higher education, and education research centers; and
(4) developing, and making available informal STEM education activities and educational materials.
(Pub. L. 114–59, § 3, Oct. 7, 2015, 129 Stat. 540; Pub. L. 114–329, title III, § 311, Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 3013.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the STEM Education Act of 2015, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 114–329, § 311(a), added par. (3).
Subsec. (b)(3), (4). Pub. L. 114–329, § 311(b), added pars. (3) and (4).
42 U.S.C. § 1862s–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862s–1. Transparency and accountability
(a) Findings
(1) building the understanding of and confidence in investments in basic research is essential to public support for sustained, predictable Federal funding;
(2) the Foundation has improved transparency and accountability of the outcomes made through the merit review process, but additional transparency into individual grants is valuable in communicating and assuring the public value of federally funded research; and
(3) the Foundation should commit to transparency and accountability and to clear, consistent public communication regarding the national interest for each Foundation-awarded grant and cooperative agreement.
(b) Guidance
(1) In general
The Director of the Foundation shall issue and periodically update, as appropriate, policy guidance for both Foundation staff and other Foundation merit review process participants on the importance of transparency and accountability to the outcomes made through the merit review process.
(2) Requirements
The guidance under paragraph (1) shall require that each public notice of a Foundation-funded research project justify the expenditure of Federal funds by—
(A) describing how the project—
(i) reflects the statutory mission of the Foundation, as established in the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.); and
(ii) addresses the Foundation’s intellectual merit and broader impacts criteria; and
(B) clearly identifying the research goals of the project in a manner that can be easily understood by both technical and non-technical audiences.
(Pub. L. 114–329, title I, § 102, Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2971.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i), is act May 10, 1950, ch. 171, 64 Stat. 149, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1861 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
Section is comprised of section 102 of Pub. L. 114–329. Subsec. (c) of section 102 of Pub. L. 114–329 amended section 1862p–14 of this title.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–329, set out as a note under section 1862s of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1862s–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862s–3. Personnel oversight
(a) Conflicts of interest
The Director of the Foundation shall update the policy and procedure of the Foundation relating to conflicts of interest to improve documentation and management of any known conflict of interest of an individual on temporary assignment at the Foundation, including an individual on assignment under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.).
(b) Justifications
The Deputy Director of the Foundation shall submit annually to the appropriate committees of Congress written justification for each rotator employed under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.), or other rotator employed, by the Foundation that year that is paid at a rate that exceeds the maximum rate of pay for the Senior Executive Service, including, if applicable, the level of adjustment for the certified Senior Executive Service Performance Appraisal System.
(c) Report
Not later than 1 year after January 6, 2017, the Director of the Foundation shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the Foundation’s efforts to control costs associated with employing rotators, including the results of and participation in the Foundation’s cost-sharing pilot program and the Foundation’s progress in responding to the findings and implementing the recommendations of the Office of Inspector General of the Foundation related to the employment of rotators.
(Pub. L. 114–329, title I, § 111, Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2992.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is Pub. L. 91–648, Jan. 5, 1971, 84 Stat. 1909, which is classified principally to chapter 62 (§ 4701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4701 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–329, set out as a note under section 1862s of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1862s–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862s–4. Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies Initiative
(a) In general
The Foundation shall support research activities related to the interagency Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies Initiative.
(b) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the Foundation should work in conjunction with the Interagency Working Group on Neuroscience established by the National Science and Technology Council, Committee on Science to determine how to use the data infrastructure of the Foundation and other applicable Federal science agencies to help neuroscientists collect, standardize, manage, and analyze the large amounts of data that result from research attempting to understand how the brain functions.
(Pub. L. 114–329, title I, § 117, Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2995.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–329, set out as a note under section 1862s of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1862s–6 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862s–6. Presidential awards for excellence in STEM mentoring
(a) In general
The Director of the Foundation shall continue to administer awards on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to recognize outstanding mentoring in STEM fields.
(b) Annual award recipients
The Director of the Foundation shall provide Congress with a list of award recipients, including the name, institution, and a brief synopsis of the impact of the mentoring efforts.
(Pub. L. 114–329, title III, § 307, Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 3010.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–329, set out as a note under section 1862s of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1862s–7 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862s–7. Computer science education research
(a) Findings
Congress finds that as the lead Federal agency for building the research knowledge base for computer science education, the Foundation is well positioned to make investments that will accelerate ongoing efforts to enable rigorous and engaging computer science throughout the Nation as an integral part of STEM education.
(b) Grant program
(1) In general
The Director of the Foundation shall award grants to eligible entities to research computer science education and computational thinking.
(2) Research
The research described in paragraph (1) may include the development or adaptation, piloting or full implementation, and testing of—
(A) models of preservice preparation for teachers who will teach computer science and computational thinking;
(B) scalable and sustainable models of professional development and ongoing support for the teachers described in subparagraph (A);
(C) tools and models for teaching and learning aimed at supporting student success and inclusion in computing within and across diverse populations, particularly poor, rural, and tribal populations and other populations that have been historically underrepresented in computer science and STEM fields; and
(D) high-quality learning opportunities for teaching computer science and, especially in poor, rural, or tribal schools at the elementary school and middle school levels, for integrating computational thinking into STEM teaching and learning.
(c) Collaborations
In carrying out the grants established in subsection (b), eligible entities may collaborate and partner with local or remote schools to support the integration of computing and computational thinking within pre-kindergarten through grade 12 STEM curricula and instruction.
(d) Metrics
The Director of the Foundation shall develop metrics to measure the success of the grant program funded under this section in achieving program goals.
(e) Report
The Director of the Foundation shall report, in the annual budget submission to Congress, on the success of the program as measured by the metrics in subsection (d).
(f) Definition of eligible entity
In this section, the term “eligible entity” means an institution of higher education or a nonprofit research organization.
(Pub. L. 114–329, title III, § 310, Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 3012.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–329, set out as a note under section 1862s of this title.