The University of Alaska Fairbanks received a $109,876 project grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The grant will fund a collaborative research project examining factors for the retention of teachers in high-need schools, with a focus on the role of compensation. The research will be conducted between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2025 in Fairbanks, Alaska. The STEM Education program supports the development of a robust STEM education enterprise through research and projects aimed at improving STEM instruction and increasing participation in the STEM workforce. This particular award will generate new insights on strengthening the teacher pipeline in underserved communities through the four-year examination of compensation and other retention factors.
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