The National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded Northern Illinois University a $642,621 project grant to support the development of mixed reality technology to advance early learning of computational thinking skills. The grant was awarded on September 1, 2021 under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) and will support work through August 31, 2024. The NSF's STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's...
The National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded Arizona State University a $998,712 Project Grant under the federal STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) to engage teachers and neurodiverse middle school students in tangible and creative computational thinking activities from August 2021 through July 2024. The grant aims to provide leadership and ensure the vitality of the Nation's science,...
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas was awarded a $435,679 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings. The grant is part of the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) and will support the development of integrated computer science curricula for linguistically diverse K-5 classrooms from September 2021 through August 2024. The University will create new lesson plans and teaching materials that incorporate computer...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $499,999 Project Grant to the University of Massachusetts under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the development of a culturally-relevant assessment for computational thinking skills for early elementary students. The three-year award, made on September 1, 2021 and set to conclude on August 31, 2024, will fund the University of Massachusetts to research and create a culturally sustaining assessment tool to measure computational...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $241,628 Project Grant to Temple University under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to examine the effects of course climate, active learning, and intersectional identities on undergraduate student success in computing. The three-year project beginning July 1, 2021 will analyze how pedagogical practices and consideration of student social identities impact retention and performance in introductory computing courses. Insights gained...
This $725,836 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development and integration of a culturally relevant digital curriculum for science education in U.S. dual language immersion programs. The project aims to recognize and incorporate the cultural heritage of Latinx and indigenous students, particularly in middle schools across southern states, with the goal of improving science identity, engagement, and achievement...
The National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded a $200,000 Project Grant to the National Academy of Sciences to support equity in preK-12 STEM education. Under the grant, the National Academy of Sciences will deliver products and services from May 15, 2021 through April 30, 2024 to advance the goals of the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's science, technology,...
This three-year, $993,213 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support the development of K-8 computer science and computational thinking curricula and teacher professional development for multilingual learners. The University of California, Santa Cruz will prepare pre-service and in-service teachers to design curricula integrating these skills into science classes through collaborative design processes involving teachers, students, and...
Northwestern University will receive $380,913 from the National Science Foundation under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to support the collaborative research project "Creating a Mechanism for Youth to Document Out-of-School-Time STEM Learning as a Means for Expanding Educational Pathways." The project aims to develop methods for students to document STEM learning experiences outside the classroom in order to broaden educational opportunities. The funding will...
The National Science Foundation awarded Kutztown University of Pennsylvania a $484,199 Project Grant under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to develop a culturally relevant pedagogical framework for computer science and computational thinking in high schools. The grant will support Kutztown University in designing and implementing a framework for September 2021 through August 2024 that incorporates culturally sensitive practices and perspectives to make computer science...