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§ 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) 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
(d) Materials or methods research application requirements
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, § 104, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 895.)