The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $510,597 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the University of New Mexico (UNM) for the "Collaborative Research: HSI-HUBS: Intersectionality as Inquiry & Praxis: Race, Class, Gender & Ethnicity for Student Success in STEM" project. The 5-year initiative aims to convene UNM, New Mexico State University, Central New Mexico Community College, and City College of New York to re-envision data and equity...
This Project Grant award of $943,061 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to address gender equity and diversity issues in community college computing programs. The University of Colorado Boulder, in partnership with the National Center for Women & IT and the County College of Morris, will adapt existing research-based resources, develop new resources, and facilitate professional development for faculty at nine community colleges. The goal is to...
This National Science Foundation project grant award of $291,659 provides funding through August 2024 to implement an experiential learning STEM opportunity pilot program at Dona Ana Community College in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The award is made under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to enhance undergraduate STEM education and broaden participation in STEM fields at Hispanic-serving institutions. Specifically, the award will support implementing teaching practices to improve...
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...
This $500,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Human Resource Development on June 15, 2024 supports the "LOUIS STOKES B2B ALLIANCE: NEW MEXICO BRIDGE TO THE BACCALAUREATE (NMB2B)" program. The goal of this 3-year project is to significantly increase the transfer of community college students, especially underrepresented minorities, into STEM bachelor's degree programs at four-year institutions. Key activities include establishing mentoring...
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...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education Program (CFDA 47.076) award of $1,000,000 to Aaniiih Nakoda College supports the establishment of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Computer Information Systems. The project aims to expand STEM instructional and research capacities at this tribal college, providing opportunities for indigenous students to pursue STEM-focused education and careers. Key products and services include: Development of an accredited BS degree program...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to New Mexico State University (NMSU) to support the "LOUIS STOKES RENEWAL STEM PATHWAYS AND RESEARCH ALLIANCE: NEW MEXICO ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION (NM AMP)" project. The goal of this 5-year program is to increase the number of underrepresented minority students who complete high-quality STEM bachelor's degrees and are prepared to enter the STEM workforce...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation will provide $1,044,480 to Norwalk Community College over five years to promote student success and degree completion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Specifically, the grant will fund scholarships of up to three years for 21 low-income students pursuing associate's degrees in engineering science. The scholarships aim to ease financial hardship and enhance gender diversity among STEM applicants. Additionally,...
Santa Fe Community College received a $330,357 project grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to create a sustainable educational pipeline for the controlled environment agriculture workforce. Through the three-year award period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, the College will train 18 teachers at 9 rural New Mexico high schools to provide 180 underserved students with dual-credit courses...