### Question
How does INSTITUTIONAL AID define underrepresented in science and engineering?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1067k*, **underrepresented in science and engineering** is defined as:

> 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. § 1067k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part E-Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program > subpart 3-administrative and general provisions**

