An ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will examine defense-related STEM activities at minority institutions (MIs), focusing primarily on engineering and research and development activities. The committee will provide recommendations to:
- Identify actions that may be taken by the Secretary of Defense, Congress, MIs, and other agencies or organizations to increase MI participation in defense-related research activities
The grant targets Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and other minority-serving institutions.