Project Grant 2118813
- This $268,138 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) supports the development of the first immersive, online virtual field trip (VFT) that capitalizes on paleontological fieldwork. The primary goals are to: 1) increase exposure to geosciences in high schools and early-college classrooms by incorporating geoscience lessons into existing courses; 2) enhance educational content for traditional courses like geography, math, physics,...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $349,710 Project Grant to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas under the Geosciences federal grant program (CFDA 47.050) to support the collaborative proposal "GEOPATHS:IN Recruiting Through Location-Based Curriculum and Field and Laboratory Research Experience for High School Students, Teachers and Undergraduates." The two-year grant project, running from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024, will provide location-based geosciences...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $224,956 Project Grant under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) to the IUP Research Institute at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: GEOPATHS:GO: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH STUDENT EXPERIENCES ABOARD SHIPS (STEMSEAS) project aims to increase the number and diversity of students pursuing degrees and careers in the geosciences. The project will provide undergraduate students from across the U.S.,...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $491,069 Project Grant under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) to the Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) - New York City College of Technology. The 3-year award, effective November 1, 2023, aims to create a year-round geoscience workforce preparation, service learning, and career mentoring program for non-geoscience STEM students from underrepresented communities. Key objectives are to broaden the geoscience...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities has awarded a $415,863 Project Grant to Florida State University (FSU) to implement a 3-year program titled "GP-IN: Bridging the Gap into Geosciences for Underrepresented Pre-College Populations through Experiential Learning Opportunities" (CFDA 47.050 - Geosciences). The project aims to improve awareness and increase the diversity of students interested in geoscience careers by exposing underrepresented pre-college...
- This Project Grant award, provided by the National Science Foundation through its Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050), will support the "Improving Minority Advancement for Geoscience Equity Nationally (IMAGEN)" project at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). The $607,542 award, effective February 15, 2024 through January 31, 2027, aims to recruit, retain, and prepare Hispanic students for geoscience careers. The project will provide professional development, community engagement,...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $407,527 Project Grant under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) to Molloy University. The grant, titled "GP-UP: PROJECT RESTORES (RETENTION OF EARTH SCIENCE TRAINEES THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN RESTORATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)", aims to increase the number of students in geosciences, retain historically underrepresented students in STEM fields, build faculty and institutional capacity, and produce highly qualified geoscience...
- The National Science Foundation's Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) awarded a $488,720 Project Grant to the Georgia Tech Research Corporation to establish a multi-institutional Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in atmospheric science, oceanography, and geosciences. Over the 3-year award period from August 2024 to July 2027, the program will provide high-quality research experiences and professional development for 10 undergraduate participants annually. Students will...
- This three-year Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Office of Integrative Activities provides $202,295 to Unavco, Inc. to engage community college students in geoscience career pathways under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050). The funding will support Unavco's COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: GP-UP: GEO-LAUNCHPAD project from September 2021 through August 2024. As the primary awardee and vendor, Unavco will deliver engagement activities to strengthen students' understanding of the...
- The National Science Foundation's Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) awarded a $191,512 Project Grant to Virginia State University for the "PLANNING: LEVERAGING VSU'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE TO EXPAND UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS' PARTICIPATION IN GEOSCIENCE (VSU-LI RISE)" project. The grant will fund the development of structured programming at Virginia State University's Leadership Institute to foster interest in geoscience careers among faculty and students at undergraduate...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Office of Integrative Activities provides $399,155 to Villanova University under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The grant funds the "GP-IN: An Immersive Urban Environmental Geochemistry Research Experience as a Pathway to Careers in the Geosciences" project. This project will deliver hands-on geosciences research experiences to undergraduate students at Villanova University's campus in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Through immersive urban fieldwork and laboratory activities, students will gain exposure to career opportunities in the geosciences as they conduct environmental geochemistry research on their local urban environment. The project aims to strengthen the national geosciences workforce by engaging more undergraduate students in foundational geosciences work through this experiential learning opportunity.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $399.2k | 8/11/21 |