### Question
What does mathematics, science, or engineering professional mean?


### Answer
**Mathematics, science, or engineering professional** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1862n*:

> a person who holds a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree in science, mathematics, or engineering and is working in that field or a related area

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1862n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION**

