This four-year, $2.27 million project grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to transform STEM education for Latinx students at two-year Hispanic Serving Institutions. Led by Arizona State University, the grant will establish STEM planning teams as communities of practice at 16 institutions to conduct college-wide STEM assessments, develop multi-year STEM plans, and implement evidence-based solutions to close achievement gaps. Project...
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...
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...
This $500,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to increase summer undergraduate research and internship opportunities for students attending a Hispanic-Serving two-year college. The project combines research experiences, academic coaching, STEM learning communities, and professional skill development to promote student success, retention in STEM majors, degree completion, and transfer to a four-year university. Key...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the UNIDOS HSI PROGRAM NETWORK RESOURCE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY COORDINATION. The $2,320,756 award to Florida International University will establish a center to coordinate and amplify the work of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in promoting STEM participation and success among underserved students. Key objectives include building connections between HSI community members,...
This $100,000 one-year Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to support Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) through two key activities. First, it will provide competitive on-campus STEM employment and mentorship opportunities for undergraduate students at five HSIs. This will enhance students' academic and social engagement, as well as provide culturally-relevant mentorship to develop their STEM skills and knowledge. Second, the...
This $798,619 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to increase opportunities for success for STEM students at two Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in central Florida. The key products and services to be delivered under this four-year project include: Developing assessments using generative AI technology to provide flexible testing options, such as increased accessibility, multiple attempts, and sharing across instructors and...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) grant award of $200,000 will support Regis University in establishing a high-impact undergraduate STEM summer research experience aimed at increasing retention and success of Latinx students in life science degree programs. The project will create a paid, faculty-mentored summer research program for undergraduate students early in their collegiate experience, addressing a crucial transition period when many students decide...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,179,055 Project Grant to the University of Arizona (UA), under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) federal grant program (CFDA 47.076), to support the "HSI HUBS: LEVERAGING INSIGHTS TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL TALENT AND OPPORTUNITIES (LISTO)" project. The project aims to support, engage, and foster collaboration across Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to strengthen capacity and broaden participation in STEM...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will provide $1,999,471 to Naugatuck Valley Community College, a Hispanic-serving institution, to increase STEM degree completion for low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Over 6 years, the grant will fund scholarships for 60 full-time students pursuing associate degrees in STEM fields, providing at least 2 years of support. The project aims to...
This National Science Foundation Project Grant of $267,822 will fund the University of Connecticut to deliver collaborative research and professional development focused on improving STEM education for Latinx students at two-year Hispanic Serving Institutions through May 2026. Specifically, the University of Connecticut will establish Communities of Practice among STEM planning teams at 16 two-year HSIs to conduct college-wide STEM assessments, develop multi-year strategic plans using an evidence-based framework, and implement high-impact activities. The project also aims to provide regular professional development opportunities on topics such as undergraduate research at community colleges and industry connections. Data collection and analysis will evaluate the impact of these Communities of Practice in transforming STEM teaching and learning at the institutional level. Findings will be disseminated to advance equitable outcomes for Latinx students. This award is supported under the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to strengthen the Nation's STEM education enterprise.