Project Grant 2141847
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Indiana University, as the lead institution, received a $460,849 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. This collaborative research initiative will develop standardized assessment tools and training materials to evaluate undergraduate students' achievement of seven computational physics learning objectives: (1) using...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award totaling $251,978 to Michigan State University aims to develop new and improved assessment tools for introductory physics courses. The project involves researchers from Michigan State University, Ohio State University, and West Virginia University. The key products to be delivered are a set of valid, equitable, and flexible assessment scales focused on measuring students' conceptual understanding of...
- This National Science Foundation project grant of $464,597 will fund research to characterize active learning environments in physics education and relate classroom features to student outcomes. The award was made under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the creation and implementation of promising STEM education practices. Specifically, the funding will support a collaborative research project between Drexel University and Wright...
- This $499,867 National Science Foundation Project Grant awarded on October 1, 2023 under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support the creation of sophisticated assessments and data collection efforts to enhance STEM instruction and research across K-16 education. The project, led by Iowa State University, will establish eight working groups to address critical topics for ethical, large-scale data collection and diverse research collaborations. This will enable the expansion of the...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $150,962 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to West Virginia University Research Corporation to develop new, improved assessment instruments focused on accurately and fairly measuring students' conceptual understanding in introductory physics courses. The project aims to replace legacy assessments like the Force Concept Inventory and the Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation, addressing limitations around psychometric...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will provide $161,977 to San Jose State University Research Foundation to modernize the introductory physics laboratories at San Jose State University. The project will secure wireless sensors and other modern equipment for the teaching laboratories, allowing students to efficiently collect data so they can focus on understanding the physics principles. An estimated 1,000 students and 20...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $499,999 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to The Ohio State University, with a period of performance from June 15, 2024 to May 31, 2026. The project, titled "INCLUDES NETWORK CONNECTOR: A NETWORK TO FACILITATE TRANSFORMING INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS COURSES TO SUPPORT ALL STUDENTS", aims to create a network that will redesign introductory physics sequences to better support students with varying levels of math...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) awarded a $196,959 Project Grant to The Ohio State University to develop new and improved assessment tools for measuring students' conceptual understanding in introductory physics courses. This collaborative project, involving researchers from Michigan State University, Ohio State University, and West Virginia University, aims to replace the widely used Force Concept Inventory (FCI) and Force and Motion Conceptual...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $251,433 to the University of Maine System will support research on the role of calculus and the interplay between calculus and physics in introductory calculus-based physics courses. The 3-year project, beginning October 1, 2024, aims to: (1) conduct research on practices in introductory mathematics and physics courses relevant to physics instruction; (2) study how students perceive and reason with the...
- This federal Project Grant award of $335,077 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support a longitudinal research project at Auburn University to investigate the development of problem-solving skills among physics students and instructors. The project aims to address critical gaps in understanding how to effectively teach physics students to solve real-world problems, which is vital for preparing the next generation of physicists. Over a 3-year...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $441,494 Project Grant under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education program (formerly known as Education and Human Resources, CFDA 47.076) to Iowa State University. The award period is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. The grant funds the development of an online adaptive cognitive assessment platform to help physics instructors provide individualized instruction and improve equity in student outcomes for introductory physics courses. Key deliverables include adaptive tests in mechanics modules, analytics and visualizations highlighting skills needing additional attention for all students and identifying those needing specific topic help. Workshops will support instructors' use of the platform. The platform aims to assist instructors in evaluating course effectiveness and addressing inequities. Sub-awardee Nissen Education Research and Design LLC will contribute staff time to identify valued skills, build test item banks, develop instructor reports, and disseminate project work.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $441.5k | 8/27/22 |