The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) program awarded a $199,998 project grant to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) to enhance the learning and experiences of STEM undergraduates. The 3-year project, starting April 1, 2024, aims to recruit, prepare, and retain 30 first-time freshman and transfer students at TAMIU, which serves a student population that is over 89% Hispanic. The project will provide...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $649,996 project grant to Texas A&M University-San Antonio under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to create educational pathways and cultivate leadership for undergraduates pursuing STEM careers in water science and technology. Through this five-year award beginning March 2021, the university will prepare students for water-focused careers by developing new academic programs, experiential learning opportunities, and student...
This $200,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund two key initiatives at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, a Hispanic-Serving Institution: A "Foundational and Use-Inspired AI Research Initiative" focused on improving healthcare quality of life, transforming national defense and security, and enhancing cloud computing capabilities. The expected outcomes include novel contributions to medical imaging reliability, reduced...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award for $1,872,594 supports the "Inclusive Mathematical and Physical Sciences Student Success Program" at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, over a 6-year period from October 2023 to September 2029. The project aims to increase participation and completion rates of STEM degrees among low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. It will fund scholarships...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $999,152 Project Grant to St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Texas under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The grant funds the HSI IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION PROJECT: FUERTE: FOSTERING UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION, RETENTION AND TRANSFER ENVIRONMENTS project. The project aims to improve STEM transition pathways and increase student success, persistence, and degree attainment at St....
This National Science Foundation project grant of $181,800 awarded on August 15, 2022 will fund the San Antonio College's Campeones de STEM initiative under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The two-year project aims to enhance recruitment, participation, and course retention in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-focused courses among Hispanic-serving institution students through mentorship opportunities and scholarships. Key services include establishing a STEM...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to enhance undergraduate STEM education and build capacity at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The $1,255,369 project, titled "HSI INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT: STEM-CLEAR: CREATING CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING PATHWAYS ACROSS ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL BOUNDARIES," will be implemented by Texas State University from Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2029. The project takes a comprehensive...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Texas Southern University (TSU). The grant, which runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029, will support the Houston Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (H-LSAMP) STEM Pathways & Research Alliance. Through this project, the alliance of diverse institutions, including TSU, Texas State University, the University of Houston, the University of...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,961,570 Project Grant to Texas State University (TXST) under the NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and NSF INCLUDES programs. The 5-year grant, titled "ACCEYSS - Association of Collaborative Communities Ensuring Equity in Youth STEM+C Success", aims to leverage faith-based and grassroots organizations to improve access, participation, and outcomes for underrepresented minority and female...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $651,683 to Texas A&M International University from March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2028. The grant aims to increase the number of outstanding STEM majors prepared as high-quality secondary mathematics teachers for South Texas school districts, which face challenges attracting and retaining such teachers. Specifically, the grant...