; (12) reduce gaps in access to learning opportunities for students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM; (13) provide support and resources for students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM; (14) addressing critical transitions, such as middle school to high school, high school to college, and school to internships and jobs; (15) researching effective approaches for engaging students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM; and (16) any other activity the Director determines will accomplish the goals of this section. (g) Evaluations All proposals for awards under this section shall include an evaluation plan that includes the use of outcome oriented measures to assess the impact and efficacy of the award. Each recipient of an award under this section shall include results from these evaluative activities in annual and final projects. (h) Accountability and dissemination (1) Evaluation required The Director shall evaluate the portfolio of awards made under this section. Such evaluation shall— (A) use a common set of benchmarks and tools to assess the results of research conducted under such awards and identify best practices; and (B) to the extent practicable, integrate the findings of research resulting from the activities funded through such awards with the findings of other research on student’s pursuit of degrees or careers in STEM. (2) Report on evaluations Not later than 180 days after the completion of the evaluation under paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to Congress and make widely available to the public a report that includes— (A) the results of the evaluation