Last year, the president signed into law the "America COMPETES Act, " which increases funding for math and science research programs.

FORBES: Gates Warns Congress

Speaking at the headquarters of the 3M Company, which makes products ranging from post-it notes to high-tech fuels cell components, he called for tax credits for business research, increased money for federal science programs, and he talked about the need to improve math and science skills of American high school students.

NPR: Bush Promotes Competitiveness Initiative

This updated strategy reflects the current status of the science and will serve as a guide to agencies as they develop their agency-specific nanotechnology EHS research programs.

WHITEHOUSE: Office of Science and Technology Policy Blog