Project Grant 2220586
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $1.5 million Project Grant to the University of Wisconsin-Madison under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM Education) program (CFDA 47.076) to support the Challenging Problems and Sustainable Solutions project from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2028. The project aims to increase degree completion among low-income, academically talented undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields...
- This $748,450 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund the University of Dubuque to deliver scholarships and academic support services to retain and graduate 24 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students majoring in biology, chemistry, or environmental science through 2028. The university will provide $30,000 per year in scholarships for four cohorts of six scholars each over six years, supporting students' junior and senior...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,997,215 to Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to increase recruitment and retention of talented, low-income undergraduate students in STEM fields over a 6-year period ending September 30, 2030. The project will fund scholarships averaging $12,000 per year for 30 full-time students pursuing STEM bachelor's degrees, including biology, human biology, biomedical science, chemistry,...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will provide $1,928,347 to the University of Northern Colorado to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in natural and mathematical science fields. The project will fund scholarships averaging $15,000 annually for up to 18 students over a 6-year period from February 2026 to January 2032. In addition to the scholarships, the project...
- This $1.5 million National Science Foundation project grant will support Louisiana Tech University in delivering academic and career support services to 40 low-income undergraduate engineering students over five years. Funded under the NSF's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to increase retention and graduation rates in STEM fields by pairing scholarships with discipline-specific faculty mentoring, professional development...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will provide $1,996,908 to the University of Illinois Chicago to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income undergraduate students pursuing Bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry. A total of 44 scholars will receive scholarships of up to $15,000 per year for up to 5 years, along with faculty mentoring, student success workshops, career development...
- This $747,247 National Science Foundation project grant will support Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana in delivering scholarships, cohort-building activities, mentoring, and early career experiences to retain and graduate 15 low-income students pursuing STEM degrees over six years. Funded by the NSF's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to increase the number of low-income academically talented students earning STEM degrees...
- This $1.5 million National Science Foundation project grant supports the University of Washington Tacoma's Promoting Early Retention of STEM Students program. Over seven years, the program will provide scholarships and academic support services to 48 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Students will receive full scholarships for their first two years and partial scholarships for years three and four. The...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $735,023 to McMurry University over six years from May 2023 through April 2029. The university will deliver a comprehensive program to support the retention and graduation of 15 academically talented, low-income students pursuing STEM degrees in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics or computer science. Key elements include scholarship support; academic advising; peer-assisted learning;...
- This $363,058 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program will fund a five-year effort by Fitchburg State University to support the retention, graduation, and career placement of 17 low-income, high-achieving STEM undergraduate students. The project will provide four-year scholarships for first-year students and two-year scholarships for transfer students, along with bi-weekly STEM seminars, summer internships, undergraduate research experiences, and a...
This six-year, $1.5 million National Science Foundation project grant will support the retention and graduation of 30 low-income, first-generation undergraduate students pursuing degrees in biology, biochemistry, or chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Funded through NSF's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program, the project aims to increase degree completion among academically talented students with financial need studying STEM fields. Key services include multi-year scholarships; early peer interactions; supplemental instruction; career development advising; and paid, multi-year research opportunities with faculty mentors. Evaluation of student outcomes such as retention, GPA, and graduation rates will generate knowledge about best practices for supporting rural, low-income students in STEM disciplines. Insights will be disseminated nationally to contribute to inclusive learning environments and workforce development in the region. The University of Wisconsin System will oversee delivery of the scholarship program and student support services from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.5m | 8/12/22 |