Letter in support of "America Innovates Act of 2012"
May 11, 2012

A letter sent to Congressman Rush Holt (D-NJ) in support of legislation he introduced entitled the “America Innovates Act of 2012.”  This legislation recognizes the vital role played by U.S. graduate education in preparing the highly skilled scientific and technological talent the country needs to support its innovation agenda.  The bill contains several provisions relating to federal support of graduate education at the National Science Foundation (NSF).

 

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