Project Grant 2128203

This National Science Foundation project grant of $103,357 will support a collaborative research effort by Arizona State University to engage STEM leaders in improving diversity among faculty. Led by ASU in partnership with the University of New Mexico and University of Oregon, this NSF Advancing Excellence in Graduate Education program Catalyst Alliance project will pilot an institutional change strategy of broad significance. Over the two-year period from March 2022 to February 2024, the...

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the University of Arizona, a Hispanic Serving Institution, to develop and implement the Graduate Communities for Academic Fellowship and Efficacy (GRAD CAFE) program. This multi-year initiative, running from October 2024 to September 2029, aims to increase the recruitment, retention, and completion of underrepresented doctoral students in STEM fields at the university....

The University of Kentucky Research Foundation was awarded a $1,746,552 Project Grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (CFDA 93.307 Minority Health and Health Disparities Research) to establish the UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community-Engaged Research to Eliminate Disparities) program. The key objectives of this program are to: Provide comprehensive community-engaged research (CER) training and career development support for diverse early-stage...

This $990,183 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program supports Central Michigan University's "ADVANCE Adaptation" initiative to improve the workplace culture and climate for STEM faculty at the university. The key project components include: Creating an "Advocates and Allies" program to support STEM faculty, 2) Ensuring transparent and fair policies and procedures, and 3) Developing more welcoming faculty recruitment...

This $750,000 National Science Foundation project grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support North Central College's Leadership Experience and Advancement Program in STEM. Over six years, the college will provide scholarships and tailored support services to 15 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in biology, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, or neuroscience. Transfer students will receive two-year scholarships. Support...

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $375,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Gavilan Joint Community College District, a Hispanic Serving Institution, to implement the "Circle of Champions" framework. This project aims to close the academic completion gap for Latina/o STEM students by leveraging their social capital and community cultural wealth. Key activities include supporting the Circle of Champions model for all STEM students at...

The National Science Foundation awarded $299,984 under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) to the University of California, Los Angeles to develop the Change Leadership Development Program. The two-year project will equip graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with change leadership skills to advance inclusive, evidence-based teaching in STEM fields. Through online courses and institutes, participants will learn to influence colleagues,...

This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education provides $745,379 to support the Aligning Career and Campus Experiences for Student Success (ACCESS) project at Pennsylvania Western University from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2028. The funding is provided through the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to recruit, enroll, retain and graduate 12 low-income, academically talented students in computer engineering technology, electrical...

This $595,227 National Science Foundation project grant supports the University Enterprises, Inc. dba Sacramento State Sponsored Research to implement the PROJECT-ACE program. PROJECT-ACE aims to enhance engineering students' identity, self-efficacy and sense of belonging through active learning pedagogy in six core electrical, electronic and computer engineering courses along critical paths. This supports the NSF STEM Education program's goal of improving STEM education effectiveness for all...

This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program will fund the ADVANCEGEO Partnership for Transforming Workplace Climate. The $333,561 award will support the development of a workplace climate intervention program and train-the-trainers certification program for academic departments and future faculty. It will also create online public resources for broader engagement in workplace climate interventions and a plan for sustained national impact across STEM fields...