Sec. 521. STUDY TO DEVELOP IMPROVED IMPACT-ON-SOCIETY METRICS

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## SEC. 521 STUDY TO DEVELOP IMPROVED IMPACT-ON-SOCIETY METRICS ###

(a)In general Within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall contract with the National Academy of Sciences to initiate a study to evaluate, develop, or improve metrics for measuring the potential impact-on-society, including— ####

(1)the potential for commercial applications of research studies funded in whole or in part by grants of financial assistance from the Foundation or other Federal agencies; ####

(2)the manner in which research conducted at, and individuals graduating from, an institution of higher education contribute to the development of new intellectual property and the success of commercial activities; ####

(3)the quality of relevant scientific and international publications; and ####

(4)the ability of such institutions to attract external research funding. ###

(b)Report Within 1 year after initiating the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology setting forth the Director’s findings, conclusions, and recommendations.