### Question
How is the term science, technology, engineering, or mathematics professional defined?


### Answer
The term **science, technology, engineering, or mathematics professional** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1862n* as the following:

> a person who holds a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, and is working in or had a career in such field or a related area

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

