Education and Human Resources
The Directorate for Education and Human Resource Programs conducts initiatives in schools, universities, and communities to improve science literacy for all.

International
The Directorate for International Programs seeks to enhance cooperation between scientists and engineers throughout the world.

Science and Policy
The Directorate for Science and Policy Programs conducts activities in the realms of science, government, and society, and is an authoritative source of information on research and development in the federal budget.

Project 2016
Project 2061 is a long-term science, mathematics, and technology education reform initiative that benefits K–12 students nationwide.