To develop methods for evaluating and applying science and technology.

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"The consistent approach of CSSD has been to use the best science and available technology to develop standards that protect the environment, " Vagt said.

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Additionally, in order to reduce the time to develop and deploy advanced materials, a Materials Genome Initiative is being launched today, and the National Science and Technology Council has released a white paper on that effort.

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Develop training policies for teachers in science subjects, integrating of mathematics, science and technology including the issue of gender and participative learning.

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And we'll reward schools that develop new partnerships with colleges and employers, and create classes that focus on science, technology, engineering and math - the skills today's employers are looking for to fill the jobs that are there right now and will be there in the future.

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Instead, the fund is designed to develop a generation of Brazilian technocrats by funding schools and programs that emphasize education in science and technology.

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Science, technology, research and development capacities for sustainable development must be strengthened to develop innovative, green solutions to address the climate, food and energy crises facing the world today, to mitigate threats and reduce vulnerability.

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We also discussed the potential for us to cooperate on a wide range of clean energy initiatives, including how we can, in an environmentally sound way, develop natural gas in both the United States and Poland and how we can cooperate on the technology and science around that.

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