This $125,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports Texas Wesleyan University in building capacity for recruiting and preparing mathematics, science, and computer science teachers for urban, high-need schools through 2023. Key activities include revising teacher certification curricula in these fields; strengthening partnerships between Texas Wesleyan, community colleges, K-12 districts and non-profits to recruit and support STEM...
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...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program, formerly known as Education and Human Resources, provides $487,772 to Texas State University to prepare engaged STEM teachers through multi-level peer mentoring and early teaching experiences from June 2023 through May 2028. The university will recruit and provide scholarships to 20-30 STEM majors, primarily in physics, chemistry, and mathematics, seeking teacher certification. Scholars will participate in...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to address the critical shortage of qualified math and science teachers in rural and underserved K-12 school systems. With a total funding of $725,102, the University of West Alabama is leading a 5-year initiative to recruit, train, and support 29 new STEM teachers. Key components include: Providing financial aid, accelerated teacher certification pathways, and specialized STEM...
Texas Wesleyan University received a $527,170 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to recruit and prepare 20 mathematics, science, and computer science teachers for high-need urban schools through May 2028. The University will strengthen partnerships with local education agencies and institutions to create a pathway for recruiting, preparing, inducting and retaining diverse STEM teachers. Key services include offering a STEM bachelor's...
The Webster University project will provide $775,767 over five years from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to recruit and prepare 22 aspiring STEM teachers through specialized curricula and partnerships. The project aims to address the national need for qualified STEM teachers in high-need school districts by offering scholarships and strengthening pathways for undergraduate students pursuing both STEM and education degrees. Key partners include Ritenour...
This $149,521.00 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to Sul Ross State University aims to build capacity for effective STEM teaching in rural, high-need schools along the Texas-Mexico border. The project seeks to identify and provide professional development for an initial group of 15 STEM teachers, who will then assist in delivering STEM outreach activities through week-long summer camps. The goal is to develop a self-sustaining...
This five-year, $720,902 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to increase the number of highly qualified STEM teachers in rural school districts. The awardee, Dordt University, will recruit and train 27 STEM teachers over the grant period to serve as "backbone teachers" in the West Sioux and Le Mars Community School Districts. Key activities include an integrated STEM learning approach using robotics and mediated field...
This $405,955 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to energize STEM teaching across rural schools. Over five years, Juniata College will provide scholarships for 24 undergraduate STEM majors to pursue teaching credentials through specialized coursework and experiences addressing the challenges of rural education. Partnering with five local rural and high-needs school districts, the prospective teachers will be trained in culturally...
This $1.4 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support Fort Valley State University's "Driving Math Competency through STEM Modeling" initiative from October 2022 through September 2028. The project aims to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduates pursuing bachelor's degrees in mathematics. Specifically, it will provide scholarships for 30 unique students over six years, with 12...