educate future scientists, engineers and mathematicians, as well as create research opportunities for students studying in the STEM fields.
Support and improve basic and applied scientific research and education activities for undergraduate programs in order to complement established graduate and research programming.
Advocate for programs that recruit and support traditionally underrepresented populations into STEM fields, such as students of color, low-income students and women.
■ Continue support for undergraduate research and mentoring in science, technology, engineering and math fields, and for STEM pipeline programs promoting P-20 partnerships and articulation agreements.
Support programs that meaningfully engage students in applied research addressing the nation's innovation plan for health care, energy and national security.
■ Support technology transfer and workforce training programs that link institutions of higher education with the manufacturing sector and incentivize corporate and private sector investment in these partnerships.
Fund the development and renovation of laboratory facilities and support equipment acquisition that will promote innovative, collaborative scientific and technical research at all institutions of higher education.
■ Expand federal efforts to support institutions of higher education in improving efficiency in the physical plant, campus transportation and other institutional operations.
■ Advocate for grant funding at the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies that support university research in sustainability, renewable energy and green technology.
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