§ 3912. Functional objectives; uses of funds

• (a) In carrying out its science and engineering education responsibilities, the Foundation shall have the following functional objectives: public understanding of science and technology, faculty enhancement, student education and training, instructional development and instrumentation, and materials development and dissemination.
• (b) Funds under this subchapter shall, consistent with such functional objectives, be used for—
  • (1) enhancement of public understanding of science and engineering through informal education activities using a variety of mediums such as broadcasting, museums, clubs, and amateur science societies;
  • (2) development of new science and engineering faculty resources and talents;
  • (3) enhancement of the quality of science and engineering instruction in colleges of teacher education;
  • (4) development of four-year college faculty and instructors in high technology fields;
  • (5) development of two-year community college faculty and instructors especially in high technology fields;
  • (6) development of precollege mathematics, science and engineering education and training;
  • (7) encouragement of potential students, including underrepresented and underserved populations, to pursue careers in mathematics, science, engineering, and critical foreign languages;
  • (8) development of instructional instrumentation and systems for postsecondary technical, engineering, and scientific education; and
  • (9) development of science, engineering, and education networks to aid in the development and dissemination of successful curricula, methods, and materials.