Continuing Education in Science and Engineering Act

Summary

Continuing Education in Science and Engineering Act - Authorizes the National Science Foundation to initiate a program of continuing education for individuals with scientific and engineering training who (1) have been engaged in their careers for at least three years; or (2) have had their careers interrupted for at least three years. Requires such program to be designed to provide such persons: (1) with new knowledge and abilities in their special fields; or (2) with knowledge and abilities in other fields enabling them to make a more valuable contribution to the nation. Directs such program to include but not be limited to: (1) the development of special curriculums and education techniques; and (2) the awarding of fellowships to enable persons with scientific and technical training to pursue continued education. Establishes guidelines for the allocation of fellowships. Authorizes the Foundation to contract for the development of courses and curriculums specially designed for its continuing education program.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 January 1977

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