Requires Program grants to associate-degree-granting colleges also to be used to improve core science and mathematics education.
Requires Program grants to articulation partnerships of associate- and bachelor-degree-granting institutions to be used to: (1) provide students with research experiences at bachelor-degree-granting institutions participating in the partnership, including summer program stipends; and (2) provide faculty mentors for such students, including summer salary support.
Requires the NSF Director to establish an advisory committee to help guide and assess Program implementation.