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S. 3475: Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act
Submitted by Mastodon on Mon, 2012-09-17 00:57
Bill here. Excerpt:
'To increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and industry.
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(e) Authorized Activities- An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant funds to carry out the following activities designed to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics:
(1) Online workshops.
(2) Mentoring programs that partner science, technology, engineering, or mathematics professionals with students.
(3) Internships for undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
(4) Conducting outreach programs that provide elementary school and secondary school students with opportunities to increase their exposure to the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
(5) Such additional programs as the Director of the National Science Foundation may determine.
(f) Authorization of Appropriations- There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015.'
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Why?
Because we live in a society that is ridiculous enough to think that one group of people's lack of interest in a subject should be rewarded at the expense of the group that is actually interested in the subject.