Underrepresented
Underrepresented means proportionate representation as measured by degree recipients, that is less than the proportionate representation in the general population -
(1) As indicated by -
(i) The most current edition of the Department's Digest of Educational Statistics;
(ii) The National Research Council's Doctorate Recipients from United States Universities; or
(iii) Other standard statistical references, as announced annually in the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards under this program; or
(2) As documented by national survey data submitted to and accepted by the Secretary on a case-by-case basis.