ENGINEERING

Articles and editorials

Driver's Seat—Local Team Wins Honors for Fuel-Efficient Vehicle, E1026 [2JN]

Bills and resolutions

Advanced Composites Development Centers: establish and operate (see H.R. 2820), H5904 [12AU] (see H.R. 2820), H5938 [6SE]

Air Force Institute of Technology: enhance administration (see S. 1062), S3338 [25MY]

———provide procedures for selection of Commandant (see H.R. 1999), H3645 (see H.R. 1999), H3683 [25MY]

Colleges and universities: establish undergraduate student fellowship program in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with emphasis on fields of energy, environment, and economy (see H.R. 3703), H9925 [16DE]

Community colleges: recognize valuable contributions and encourage local partnerships to train and revitalize U.S. workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities (see H. Res. 474), H7891 [18NO]

Dept. of Education: assist in coordination among science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) efforts in States and strengthen capacity of schools to prepare students in such fields (see S. 619), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 2228), H4326 [16JN]

———award grants to State educational agencies for activities designed to integrate engineering education into K-12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of engineering education (see S. 969), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 1951), H3342 [23MY]

———establish a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps program (see S. 758), S2266 [7AP] (see H.R. 2598), H5285 [20JY]

———establish Innovation Inspiration school grant program (see S. 716), S2087 [4AP] (see H.R. 2247), H4363 (see H.R. 2253), H4364 [21JN]

———invest in innovation for education (see S. 895), S2731 [5MY]

———provide effective science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teaching and learning (see S. 463), S1120 [2MR]

Dept. of Labor: assist employers with compensation paid to certain recent college graduates and provide funding for their further education in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 3748), H10014 [20DE]

Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engineering entities with qualified immunity from liability for negligence when providing volunteer services or equipment in response to a declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 1145), H1982 [17MR]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 1965), S8461 [8DE]

Education: express that adding art and design into Federal programs that target science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 319), H4364 [21JN]

———improve student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects (see S. 1675), S6330 [6OC]

———increase diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and recognize Association for Women in Science (AWIS) for broadening participation of underrepresented groups in STEM (see H. Res. 91), H774 [14FE]

———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and provide for coordination and coherence of, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives (see H.R. 3373), H7397 [4NO]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H3301 [13MY]

EPA: award grants for electronic device recycling reduction research, development, and demonstration projects (see H.R. 2396), H4575 [24JN]

FCC: permit each Commissioner to appoint an electrical engineer or computer scientist to provide technical consultation (see H.R. 2102), H3985 [2JN]

Immigration: admit for permanent residence certain aliens who have postgraduate degrees in certain fields of study and exempt such aliens from H-1B nonimmigrant numerical limitations (see H.R. 399), H433 [24JA]

———allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate economy (see S. 1986), S8547 [13DE]

———allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (see H.R. 2161), H4185 [14JN] (see H.R. 3146), H6781 [11OC]

———establish entrepreneur-based immigrant category for aliens who have completed or are in the process of completing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) related fields (see H.R. 3692), H9431 [15DE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see S. 383), S870 [17FE] (see S. 1113), S3427 [26MY]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 104), H1251 (see H. Res. 104), H1362 [18FE]

National objectives: create a clear vision and goal to be the world leader in innovation, science, technology, engineering, and math to ensure the continued U.S. strength, growth, and vitality (see H. Res. 290), H3869 (see H. Res. 290), H3910 [1JN]

Public buildings: produce high-performance Federal buildings through an improved approach to building utilization, design, construction, and operations and maintenance (see H.R. 3371), H7397 [4NO]

Taxation: encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects at elementary and secondary schools (see S. 1055), S3275 [24MY] (see H.R. 135), H38 [5JA] (see H.R. 289), H202 [12JA]

———provide a credit to facilitate accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles (see S. 1233), S3924 [20JN] (see H.R. 1706), H3060 [4MY]

Transportation: improve accountability and transparency in infrastructure spending by requiring life-cycle cost analysis of major projects, use of design standards, and alternate bidding procedures (see S. 615), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 2602), H5285 [20JY]

———improve investment in national transportation infrastructure (see S. 942), S2839 [10MY]

Virginia: authorize alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering for new Metrorail capital projects in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas (see H.R. 55), H34 [5JA]

Women: promote potential of women in academic science and engineering (see H.R. 889), H1524 [2MR]

Letters

Invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S.: Council on Competitiveness, S1472 [9MR]

———Tapping America's Potential (organization), S1473 [9MR]

———several organizations, S1471 [9MR]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 758, Dept. of Education Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps program establishment, S2383 [12AP]

Remarks in House

Academy of Model Aeronautics: National Aeronautics Association Brewer Trophy recipient, E2094 [18NO]

California State University, Fullerton: Dept. of Education Hispanic-Serving Institutions Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Articulation Program grant recipient, E1774 [5OC]

Dept. of Defense: provide preference for potential contractors that are committed to activities that promote education, traning, and employment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, H3603 [25MY]

———utilize workforce at NASA Shuttle Logistics Depot to minimize employment impact of cancelled manned space flight program, E1248 [6JY]

Dept. of Energy: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H5057 [14JY]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S., H1827-H1832 [15MR], H2653 [13AP], H3257, H3261-H3263 [12MY]

Education: expand and improve career and technical education programs, H745 [14FE]

———science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H1645 [9MR], H1910 [17MR], H7876 [18NO]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program funding, H745, H750 [14FE]

EPA: award grants for electronic device recycling reduction research, development, and demonstration projects (H.R. 2396), E1206 [24JN]

FAA: preserve vintage aircraft engineering data and require information be available to the public, H2206 [31MR]

Freese and Nichols, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E254 [17FE]

Haymarket, VA: tribute to Battlefield High School robotics team, E846 [10MY]

Hood, Leroy: National Academy of Engineering Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize recipient, E295 [18FE]

Hotchkiss, CO: tribute to Hotchkiss High School engineering team, E1593 [12SE]

Indian Head, MD: Naval Surface Warfare Center Reactive Materials Team recipient of Dept. of the Navy Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award, E1043 [3JN]

Iowa: tribute to Girl Scouts Flying Monkeys Lego League team, E898 [13MY]

Justin, TX: Northwest High School participant in Aerospace Industries Association Team America Rocketry Challenge National finals, E877 [12MY]

Maritime International, Inc.: Louisiana Economic Development (organization) Lantern Award recipient, E1081 [14JN]

Marshall, VA: tribute to Fresta Valley Christian School robotics team, E846 [10MY]

Max Brake Controllers, Inc.: Louisiana Economic Development (organization) Lantern Award recipient, E1082 [14JN]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals, H797 [15FE]

National Math and Science Initiative (organization): tribute, E715 [14AP]

Northwestern University: Feinberg School of Medicine Women's Health Science Program for High School Girls recipient of NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring, E2229 [12DE]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to West Philadelphia High School Hybrid X team, E1026 [2JN]

Pomfret, MD: Dr. James Craik Elementary School winner of National Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) competition, E1517 [12AU]

Rancho Santiago Community College District: Dept. of Education Hispanic-Serving Institutions Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Articulation Program grant recipient, E1774 [5OC]

Schools: require charter schools to include in grant application a description of how the program would share best practices in instruction and professional development in science, math, technology, and engineering education, H5999, H6000 [8SE]

Taxation: encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects at elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 289), E47 [12JA]

Transportation: improve investment in national transportation infrastructure, H5956-H5958 [7SE], H6084, H6085 [12SE], H6130-H6133 [13SE], H7114 [26OC]

Warrenton, VA: tribute to Highland High School robotics team, E846 [10MY]

Wheeling, IL: tribute to Wheeling High School science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program, H2302 [5AP]

Remarks in Senate

American Association for the Advancement of Science: tribute to L'Oreal USA Fellowships for Women in Science Program participants, S5679 [15SE]

Corps of Engineers: anniversary of Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, S5241 [2AU]

———establish a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps program (S. 758), S2382, S2383 [12AP]

———establish Innovation Inspiration school grant program (S. 716), S2150 [6AP]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S., S1470-S1472 [9MR]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (S. 383), S883 [17FE]

NASA: manned space flight funding, S5600, S5612 [14SE]

Systems Engineering Associates (SEA) Corp.: tribute, S2921 [12MY]

Texts of

S. 383, Critical Minerals and Materials Promotion Act, S883 [17FE]