The National Science Foundation shall establish the position of Science Laureate of the United States to honor the service of scientists. (b) Appointment by National Science Foundation The Science Laureate of the United States shall be appointed by the National Science Foundation from among individuals nominated under subsection (c). (c) Nominations by National Academy of Sciences (1) Agreement The National Science Foundation shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to perform the services covered by this subsection. (2) Nomination (A) In general Under an agreement between the National Science Foundation and the National Academy of Sciences under this subsection, the National Academy of Sciences shall, not less frequently than once each year and except as provided in subparagraph (D), nominate three individuals to serve as the Science Laureate. (B) Basis Nomination under subparagraph (A) shall be on the basis of merit, particularly the ability of an individual to— (i) foster and enhance public awareness and interest in science