National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for fiscal years 1981 and 1982. Makes funds authorized for 1981 available for: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (3) United States Antarctic Program; (4) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (5) Ocean Drilling Programs; (6) Science Education Programs; (7) applied science and research applications; (8) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (9) Cross-Directorate Program; and (10) program development and management. Requires that not less than a specified amount be made available for programs designed to improve the participation of women in science for fiscal year 1981. Authorizes appropriations out of the sums already authorized for fiscal year 1981 for programs in education in appropriate technology, ethics and values in science and technology, and minorities, women and the handicapped in science. Requires that not less than ten percent of the funds for equipment and instrumentation in fiscal year 1981 be made available for grants to two-and four-year colleg…