S. 3117 · 111th Congress
Promote Nanotechnology in Schools Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ron Wyden
- Introduced
- 2010-03-15
- Latest action
- 2010-03-15 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Promote Nanotechnology in Schools Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a nanotechnology in the schools program awarding matching grants to certain eligible institutions to: (1) purchase nanotechnology equipment and software; (2) service and upgrade such equipment; and (3) provide nanotechnology education to students and teachers.
Lists as eligible grantees: (1) public, private, parochial, and charter secondary schools that offer advanced or international baccalaureate science courses; (2) community colleges; (3) institutions of higher education; and (4) informal learning science and technology centers.