§7381c–1. Partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Hispanic-serving institution
The term "Hispanic-serving institution" has the meaning given the term in section 1101a(a) of title 20.
(2) Historically Black college or university
The term "historically Black college or university" has the meaning given the term "part B institution" in section 1061 of title 20.
(3) National Laboratory
The term "National Laboratory" has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title.
(4) Science facility
The term "science facility" has the meaning given the term "single-purpose research facility" in section 16182 of this title.
(5) Tribal college
The term "tribal college" has the meaning given the term "tribally controlled college or university" in section 1801(a) of title 25.
(b) Education partnership
The Secretary shall require the director of each National Laboratory, and may require the head of any science facility, to increase the participation of historically Black colleges or universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, or tribal colleges in any activity that increases the capacity of the historically Black colleges or universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, or tribal colleges to train personnel in science or engineering.
(c) Activities
An activity described in subsection (b) includes-
(1) collaborative research;
(2) equipment transfer;
(3) training activities carried out at a National Laboratory or science facility; and
(4) mentoring activities carried out at a National Laboratory or science facility.
(d) Report
Not later than 2 years after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities carried out under this section.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 3167 of
Amendments
2008-Subsec. (a)(5).