Project Grant 2111110

Award Date 10/15/21
Completion Date 9/30/24
Dollars Obligated $139K
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20059, USA
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Under this award, Howard University will characterize inclusive strategies that retain Black students in computer science through graduation and beyond. The University will deliver products and services focused on developing and applying approaches that support continued participation and completion of computer science degrees by Black students. Outcomes will contribute to the NSF's goals of broadening participation in STEM fields and ensuring a diverse, well-prepared U.S. STEM workforce.

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