; and (B) to increase the retention and graduation rates of students pursuing degrees in such fields at such institutions. (2) Types of programs covered Grants awarded under this paragraph shall be awarded to— (A) covered institutions for— (i) activities to improve courses and curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; (ii) efforts to promote gender equality among students enrolled in such courses; (iii) faculty development; (iv) stipends for undergraduate students participating in research; and (v) other activities consistent with subparagraph (A), as determined by the Secretary of Education; and (B) to other institutions of higher education to partner with covered institutions for— (i) faculty and student development and exchange; (ii) research infrastructure development; (iii) joint research projects; and (iv) identification and development of minority and low-income candidates for graduate studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degree programs. (3) Institutions included In this paragraph, the term covered institutions shall include— (A) colleges eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321–326a and 328), including Tuskegee University; (B) 1994 Institutions, as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 301 note); (C) part B institutions (as defined in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1061 ))