UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA

MAN · Manufacturing

Support for America Makes and OTA funds for additive manufacturing. Support for research to modernize and improve efficiencies in manufacturing via metalcastings, investment castings, and foundry programs. Support for the Defense Logistics Agency Manufacturing Technology Program.

LAW · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice

None

DEF · Defense

Continuation of the DOD manufacturing and technology program. Continuation of corrosion prevention and control efforts. Support for DOD corrosion studies on policy and practice related to the role of technology, curriculum, and standards in military painter training programs.

EDU · Education

Continued support for Title IV federal student aid to colleges and universities, TRIP programs, and Title II of the Higher Education Act.

ECN · Economics/Economic Development

Regional economic development through UNI's reauthorization as an EDA University Center.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

None

AGR · Agriculture

Support for a regional network of food waste reduction centers to advise US Department of Agriculture on food loss and recovery plans nationwide.

VET · Veterans

None

IMM · Immigration

None

SMB · Small Business

Technological commercialization through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Support for Rural Economic Development Organization (EDOs).

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Appropriations for Title IV federal student aid to colleges and universities and TRIO program. Appropriations for the Department of Defense Logistics Agency Manufacturing Technology program regarding Industry 4.0 technology adoption for the metalcasting industry. Appropriations for corrosion prevention and control in the United States Department of Defense.