§ 3914. — Materials development and methods research for mathematics, science, and engineering.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 20USC3914]
TITLE 20--EDUCATION
CHAPTER 52--EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER I--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
EDUCATION
Sec. 3914. Materials development and methods research for
mathematics, science, and engineering
(a) Authorization to award competitive grants; covered institutions,
businesses, etc.; purposes
The Foundation is authorized, in accordance with the provisions of
this subchapter, to award competitive grants to institutions of higher
education, businesses, nonprofit private organizations, local education
agencies, professional engineering and scientific associations, museums,
libraries, public broadcasting entities (as defined in section 397(11)
of title 47), and appropriate State agencies--
(1) for instructional curriculum improvement and faculty
development in mathematics, science, and engineering;
(2) for programs designed to enhance public understanding of
mathematics, science, and engineering, including the use of public
broadcasting entities; and
(3) for research on methods of instruction and educational
programs in mathematics, science, engineering, and critical foreign
languages.
(b) Scope of studies
Studies conducted under subsection (a)(3) of this section may
include--
(1) teaching and learning research and its application to local
and private sector instructional materials development and to
improved teacher training programs;
(2) research on the use of local and informal science education
activities;
(3) research on recruitment, retention, and improvement of
mathematics, science, engineering, and critical languages faculties;
and
(4) analysis of materials and methods for mathematics, science,
and engineering education used in other countries and their
potential application in the United States.
(c) Matching grant requirements
Funds awarded for such competitive grants shall be expended through
a system requiring matching of the grant. The minimum amount required as
a match shall be equal to a percentage of the grant that is determined
by the Foundation. Funds made available for matching purposes may
include in-kind services or other resources.
(d) Materials or methods research application requirements
In making grant applications for materials or methods research for
the purposes described in subsections (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this section,
the Foundation shall assure the involvement of appropriate State or
local education agencies in the case of applications submitted by other
entities described in subsection (a) of this section, or that one or
more of such other entities will be consulted in the case of
applications submitted by State or local education agencies.
(Pub. L. 98-377, title I, Sec. 104, as added Pub. L. 99-159, title II,
Sec. 201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 895.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 3914, Pub. L. 98-377, title I, Sec. 114, Aug. 11,
1984, 98 Stat. 1269, related to cooperation with business concerns,
prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub.
L. 99-159. See section 3913(c) of this title.
