§ 3702. Purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the economic, environmental, and social well-being of the United States by -
- (1) establishing organizations in the executive branch to study and stimulate
technology;
- (2) promoting technology development through the establishment of cooperative
research centers;
- (3) stimulating improved utilization of federally funded technology developments,
including inventions, software, and training technologies, by State and local governments and the private sector;
- (4) providing encouragement for the development of technology through the
recognition of individuals and companies which have made outstanding contributions in technology; and
- (5) encouraging the exchange of scientific and technical personnel among
academia, industry, and Federal laboratories.