The National Science Foundation awarded a $999,978 project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology on February 15, 2021. The grant will fund scholarships, mentoring, and evidence-based study skills programs to support undergraduate student success in science and engineering through January 31, 2026. As a Hispanic-serving institution located in Socorro, New Mexico, the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology will leverage...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $1,447,429 Project Grant to North Dakota State College of Science under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support scholarships for low-income students pursuing associate's degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Over the six-year period from October 2022 to September 2028, the college will provide scholarships to at least 70 students, with approximately 85% pursuing career and technical education degrees. In addition...
This $996,266 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will fund scholarships of up to $15,000 per year for up to five years for twelve high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in artificial intelligence, computer science, cyber operations, or mathematics at Dakota State University (DSU). The project aims to increase STEM degree completion among this target population and help address the national need...
This $1.5 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program will fund research-based interventions at Black Hills State University to increase STEM degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduates with demonstrated financial need. Over six years, the grant will provide scholarships and academic support services to 24 students pursuing biology, chemistry, environmental physical science, mathematics or physical science degrees. In addition to...
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) was awarded a $300,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education to investigate the impact of arts on student learning by introducing glass science into the materials engineering curriculum. This three-year project, which commenced on October 1, 2021 and is set to conclude on September 30, 2024, aims to leverage glass science techniques and principles to enhance undergraduate STEM education....
This $798,445 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports the acquisition of a field emission scanning transmission electron microscope (FE-STEM) at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T). The FE-STEM instrument will enable advanced nanoscale characterization and analysis to support multidisciplinary research across engineering and science fields at SDSM&T and its regional partners. Key research areas...
This Cooperative Agreement award totaling $3,415,048 was granted by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) to Black Hills State University. The award aims to build a strong network of educators and researchers to strengthen the STEM education landscape across South Dakota, including in rural and tribal communities. Key products and services to be delivered include: Enhancing the ability of STEM researchers to effectively engage K-12...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $2,499,950 to Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (operating as Bemidji State University) will support a six-year program to increase STEM degree completion rates for academically talented, low-income undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. The project aims to recruit and retain two cohorts of 55 diverse STEM scholars, graduate 80% within four years, and have at least 90% obtain...
This $1.69 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support scholarships for 105 low-income students pursuing STEM degrees over six years at four Montana institutions. The University of Montana leads this collaboration with Salish Kootenai College, Blackfeet Community College, and Montana Technological University. The project aims to increase STEM retention and graduation rates through individual mentoring, peer support networks,...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $999,976 Project Grant to the University of South Dakota under the Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2027. The grant will support the development and implementation of culturally relevant STEM education programs focused on Indigenous knowledges, food systems, and sustainability. Key activities include enhancing Native American representation among STEM faculty, implementing a multiple mentor model to...