This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will provide $1,999,497 to the University of North Dakota (UND) to support undergraduate STEM education and research experiences. Over 5 years, the grant will fund scholarships for 30 high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in fields like atmospheric sciences, biology, and mathematics. In addition to financial support, the program will offer experiential...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $299,497 STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) for the "UNCW ADVANCE CATALYST: UNC-BY-THE-S.E.A. (STEM Equity Access)" project. This 2-year grant, starting on September 1, 2024, will support UNCW in conducting an institutional self-assessment to identify potential organizational inequities in culture and policy that may result in differential professional outcomes for STEM...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $299,416 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to The University of Mississippi. The grant funds a two-year institutional self-assessment project titled "ADVANCE CATALYST: RESEARCHING EQUITY SURROUNDING HIRING AND PROMOTION EXPERIENCES (RESHAPE)". The project aims to identify potential organizational inequities in policies and practices that may lead to differential professional outcomes for STEM faculty. The...
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has been awarded a $151,457 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). This Advance Catalyst award will support an institutional self-assessment at UNO to identify any organizational inequities or barriers that may impact the professional outcomes of STEM faculty, particularly for underrepresented groups. The assessment will guide the development of a 5-year STEM faculty equity strategic plan tailored...
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...
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) was awarded a $998,819 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation of undergraduate STEM students with an emphasis on first-generation college students. The grant will support SDSM&T's efforts to enhance academic support programs and services to help more students from underrepresented backgrounds complete STEM degrees....
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $616,950 to support the University of New Mexico (UNM) in delivering advanced research, educational programs, and technical services aligned with national priorities in areas such as space exploration, climate adaptation, healthcare, quantum computing, and national security. The award, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2029, enables UNM to educate and develop...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $444,414 project grant to the University Enterprises Corporation At Csusb under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the ADVANCE PARTNERSHIP: PROMOTING EQUITY AND INCLUSION TO FACILITATE RETENTION OF FACULTY THROUGH EVIDENCE- AND PLACE-BASED INTERVENTION TRAINING initiative. The initiative aims to provide evidence- and place-based intervention training to promote equity and inclusion and facilitate the retention of faculty. The project...
This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $188,901 to North Dakota State University to conduct research and capacity-building efforts to support rural, low-income students in STEM fields. The key activities include: Establishing a network of rural-serving institutions to gather and analyze data on the experiences of rural, low-income students participating in NSF S-STEM projects. This research aims to identify factors...
The University of North Texas (UNT) received a $999,809 project grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to implement the "ADAPTATION: UNT CRECE" project. This 3-year initiative aims to induce positive, sustainable, and systemic change for STEM faculty at UNT by implementing evidence-based practices to foster a climate of belonging in STEM departments. Key activities include developing a data-driven model to remove structural...