Congressman Crenshaw Supports Legislation to Invest in our Current and Future Research and Innovation
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Congressman Crenshaw Supports Legislation to Invest in our Current and Future Research and Innovation
Congressman Ander Crenshaw this week supported legislation to help improve U.S. science, technology, engineering and math education at all levels, and to help bolster our engineering research. The 10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act (HR 362) passed last night by a vote of 389-22 and the Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act (HR 363) passed by a vote of 397-20.
"Increased competition from around the world means that it is more important than ever for the U.S. to remain on the cutting edge of research and innovation," said Congressman Crenshaw. "This means a twofold approach of providing support for today's researchers and research projects and planting the seeds for our next generation of scientists. The scientific world is constantly evolving and these measures will help our nation remain ahead of the game."
The 10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act creates and strengthens programs through the National Science Foundation to improve U.S. math, science and engineering education at the K-12, undergraduate, and graduate levels. This includes programs to fund teacher training, provide scholarships, improve and develop new approaches to undergraduate education programs, prepare and encourage future teachers, and establish a pilot program to support science lab improvement in secondary schools.
The Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act promotes and encourages young researchers and our research infrastructure to ensure that the U.S. remains at the global forefront of high-tech innovation. This legislation includes funding for young faculty, high-risk research, and graduate students, provides incentives for achievements in innovation, and establishes a National Coordination Office for Research Infrastructure to identify and prioritize and mitigate research deficiencies in the U.S.
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