To direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a Chief Diversity Officer position and to develop a strategic plan to ensure participation in NSF activities by a diverse group of learners, researchers, and institutions.
Research Excellence through STEM Inclusion Act
This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to appoint a senior agency official within the Office of the Director of the NSF as a Chief Diversity Officer.
The Chief Diversity Officer shall direct the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the NSF and report directly to the Director.
The Chief Diversity Officer shall be responsible for providing advice on policy, oversight, guidance, and coordination with respect to matters of the NSF related to diversity and inclusion, including ensuring the geographic diversity of the NSF's programs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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