undergraduate science improvement

undergraduate science improvement Sec. 112. (a) The Congress finds that the support of undergraduate science and engineering education is a critical component in a comprehensive national policy intended to ensure the Nation’s future supply of scientists and engineers. (b) In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Foundation shall support undergraduate science and engineering activities in instrumentation and laboratory improvement, undergraduate faculty enhancement, undergraduate research opportunities, under-graduate curriculum development, and efforts to encourage the participation of women, minorities, and the disabled in such fields. (c) In carrying out the provisions of this section, the Foundation shall take into account the special needs of two-year and four-year colleges and universities.