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 121 STAT. 612

PUBLIC LAW 110–69—AUG. 9, 2007

recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in science, engineering, and mathematics. ‘‘(b) PAIRING.—The program shall pair mentors with women and minorities who are in programs of study at specialty schools for science and mathematics, Centers of Excellence, and summer institutes established under chapters 1, 3, and 4, respectively. ‘‘(c) PROGRAM EVALUATION.—The Secretary shall annually— ‘‘(1) use metrics to evaluate the success of the programs established under subsection (a); and ‘‘(2) submit to Congress a report that describes the results of each evaluation.’’.

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SEC. 5004. NUCLEAR SCIENCE TALENT EXPANSION PROGRAM FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

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(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section are— (1) to address the decline in the number of and resources available to nuclear science programs at institutions of higher education; and (2) to increase the number of graduates with degrees in nuclear science, an area of strategic importance to the economic competitiveness and energy security of the United States. (b) DEFINITION OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE.—In this section, the term ‘‘nuclear science’’ includes— (1) nuclear science; (2) nuclear engineering; (3) nuclear chemistry; (4) radio chemistry; and (5) health physics. (c) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish, in accordance with this section, a program to expand and enhance institution of higher education nuclear science educational capabilities. (d) NUCLEAR SCIENCE PROGRAM EXPANSION GRANTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall award up to 3 competitive grants for each fiscal year to institutions of higher education that establish new academic degree programs in nuclear science. (2) PRIORITY.—In evaluating grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to proposals that involve partnerships with a National Laboratory or other eligible nuclearrelated entity, as determined by the Secretary. (3) CRITERIA.—Criteria for a grant awarded under this subsection shall be based on— (A) the potential to attract new students to the program; (B) academic rigor; and (C) the ability to offer hands-on learning opportunities. (4) DURATION AND AMOUNT.— (A) DURATION.—A grant under this subsection may be up to 5 years in duration. (B) AMOUNT.—An institution of higher education that receives a grant under this subsection shall be eligible for up to $1,000,000 for each year of the grant period. (5) USE OF FUNDS.—An institution of higher education that receives a grant under this subsection may use the grant to— (A) recruit and retain new faculty;

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