OFFICE OF STEM ENGAGEMENT.

SEC. 10851. OFFICE OF STEM ENGAGEMENT. (a) [51 U.S.C. 20113 note] Sense of Congress.—It is the sense of Congress that NASA’s inspiring mission, specialized facilities, skilled engineering and scientific workforce, and research activities present unique opportunities for inspiring public engagement in STEM and increasing the number of students pursuing STEM degrees and careers. (b) Establishment.—The Administrator shall establish an Office of STEM Engagement (referred to in this section as the “Office”) for the purpose of advancing progress toward the STEM education goals of the United States by enhancing STEM literacy, increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, and preparing the STEM workforce for the future. (c) Responsibilities.—The Office established shall be responsible for coordinating efforts and activities among organizations across the Administration, including NASA headquarters, mission directorates, and NASA centers, designed— (1) to create unique opportunities for students and the public to learn from and contribute to the work of NASA in exploration and discovery; (2) to contribute to the growth of a diverse STEM workforce; and (3) to strengthen public understanding of science by enabling connections to the mission and work of NASA. (d) Portfolio.—The Office shall coordinate and administer— (1) the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program under chapter 403 of title 51 United States Code; (2) the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research under section 40903 of title 51 United States Code; (3) the Minority University Research and Education Project; (4) the NextGen STEM Project; and (5) any other program or activity the Administrator considers appropriate. (e) Technical Amendments.—Section 40903 of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking “Experimental” and inserting “Established”; and (2) in subsection (a), by striking “Experimental” and inserting “Established”.