### Question
How is the term underrepresented in science and engineering defined?


### Answer
The term **underrepresented in science and engineering** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1135d* as the following:

> a minority group whose number of scientists and engineers per 10,000 population of that group is substantially below the comparable figure for scientists and engineers who are white and not of Hispanic origin

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1135d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER X-POSTSECONDARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS > Part B-Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Programs > subpart 3-administrative and general provisions**

