Sec. 103. Policy objectives
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In allocating resources made available under this title, the Foundation shall have the following policy objectives: To renew and maintain the Nation’s international leadership in science and technology by— increasing the national investment in basic scientific research and increasing interdisciplinary investment in strategic areas vital to the national interest; balancing the Nation’s research portfolio among the life sciences, mathematics, the physical sciences, computer and information science, geosciences, engineering, and social, behavioral, and economic sciences, all of which are important for the continued development of enabling technologies necessary for sustained economic competitiveness; encouraging investments in potentially transformative scientific research to benefit our Nation and its citizens; expanding the pool of scientists and engineers in the United States, including among segments of the population that have been historically underrepresented in STEM fields; and modernizing the Nation’s research infrastructure and establishing and maintaining cooperative international relationships with premier research institutions.
To increase overall workforce skills by— improving the quality of STEM education and tools provided both inside and outside of the classroom, including in kindergarten through grade 12; and expanding STEM training opportunities at institutions of higher education. To strengthen innovation by expanding the focus of competitiveness and innovation at the regional and local level.