The National Science Foundation awarded a $399,727 Project Grant under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program to Santa Fe Community College, a Hispanic Serving Institution in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The funding supports the Undergraduate Institutions Developing Opportunities in STEM (UNIDOS) project, which aims to broaden the participation of historically underrepresented populations in STEM education and careers. Key activities include: Developing and modifying STEM...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,179,055 Project Grant to the University of Arizona (UA), under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) federal grant program (CFDA 47.076), to support the "HSI HUBS: LEVERAGING INSIGHTS TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL TALENT AND OPPORTUNITIES (LISTO)" project. The project aims to support, engage, and foster collaboration across Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to strengthen capacity and broaden participation in STEM...
This $798,619 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to increase opportunities for success for STEM students at two Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in central Florida. The key products and services to be delivered under this four-year project include: Developing assessments using generative AI technology to provide flexible testing options, such as increased accessibility, multiple attempts, and sharing across instructors and...
This $299,659 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program will support a demonstration project at Florida State University (FSU), an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The project aims to integrate evidence-based strategies to authentically serve the needs of Hispanic/Latino students in STEM, particularly in computer and information science fields. Key activities include secondary data...
The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) program awarded a $199,998 project grant to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) to enhance the learning and experiences of STEM undergraduates. The 3-year project, starting April 1, 2024, aims to recruit, prepare, and retain 30 first-time freshman and transfer students at TAMIU, which serves a student population that is over 89% Hispanic. The project will provide...
This $100,000 one-year Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to support Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) through two key activities. First, it will provide competitive on-campus STEM employment and mentorship opportunities for undergraduate students at five HSIs. This will enhance students' academic and social engagement, as well as provide culturally-relevant mentorship to develop their STEM skills and knowledge. Second, the...
This $220,453 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund a conference organized by Saint Edward's University to support the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Principal Investigators community. The conference, taking place in Austin, Texas from September 2022 through August 2023, aims to bring together current and potential principal investigator teams engaged in NSF's Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions...
This four-year, $2.27 million project grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to transform STEM education for Latinx students at two-year Hispanic Serving Institutions. Led by Arizona State University, the grant will establish STEM planning teams as communities of practice at 16 institutions to conduct college-wide STEM assessments, develop multi-year STEM plans, and implement evidence-based solutions to close achievement gaps. Project...
This National Science Foundation Project Grant of $267,822 will fund the University of Connecticut to deliver collaborative research and professional development focused on improving STEM education for Latinx students at two-year Hispanic Serving Institutions through May 2026. Specifically, the University of Connecticut will establish Communities of Practice among STEM planning teams at 16 two-year HSIs to conduct college-wide STEM assessments, develop multi-year strategic plans using an...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award for $204,082 under the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) program supports a collaborative research alliance between four Texas Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The project aims to address chronic underfunding and infrastructure disparities that disadvantage HSI students. Key project components include: Conducting research focused on creating educational and career opportunities across demographic and...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the UNIDOS HSI PROGRAM NETWORK RESOURCE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY COORDINATION. The $2,320,756 award to Florida International University will establish a center to coordinate and amplify the work of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in promoting STEM participation and success among underserved students. Key objectives include building connections between HSI community members, developing their proposal writing, leadership, and teaching capacities, elevating HSI voices, and facilitating communication about HSI successes and expertise. The center will be led by experts from five institutions with established records in Hispanic/Latinx STEM student success, and will collaborate with professional organizations like HACU, SACNAS, and Excelencia in Education. The award reflects NSF's mission to enhance undergraduate STEM education and broaden participation at HSIs.