University and Science Education Program Sample Clauses
University and Science Education Program. The Contractor shall work with colleges and universities, with special emphasis on Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions, and initiate new programs to enhance science and mathematics education at all levels. The Contractor shall encourage participation by a diverse group of faculty and students in Laboratory programs to bring their talents to bear on important research problems and contribute to the education of future scientists and engineers. The Contractor shall also conduct programs for students and faculty to enrich mathematics and science education. A particular purpose of these programs is to encourage members of under- represented societal groups to enter careers in science and engineering. The Contractor shall maintain its programs of cooperation with the academic and educational community and with nonprofit research institutions for the purpose of promoting research and education in scientific and technical fields of interest to DOE's programs. This cooperation may include, but is not limited to, such activities as: (i) joint experimental programs with colleges, universities, and nonprofit research institutions; (ii) interchange of college and university faculty and Laboratory staff; (iii) student/teacher educational research programs at the pre-collegiate and collegiate level; (iv) post- doctoral programs; (v) arrangement of regional, national, or international professional meetings or symposia; (vi) use of special Laboratory facilities by colleges, universities, and nonprofit research institutes; or, (vii) provision of unique experimental materials to colleges, universities, or nonprofit research institutions or to qualified members of their staffs.