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United States Code Title 15 — Commerce and Trade

§ 3702. Purpose

§ 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.