The America COMPETES Act and the FY2009 Budget

Stine, Deborah D.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Elementary and secondary education;    Engineering;    Mathematics;    Research and development;    Science policy;   

RP-ID  :  RL34396
RP-ID  :  RL34396_2008May22

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses in detail the America COMPETES Act, which is intended to increase the nation's investment in research and development (R&D), and in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This report discusses the funding increases authorized by the act for various relevant institutions; the act's education activities intended to enhance the skills of STEM educators; and if Congress will continue to similarly fund the America COMPETES Act in the FY2010 budget.