This $2,998,272 National Science Foundation project grant will support the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in delivering scholarships and academic support services to strengthen retention and graduation of low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in biological sciences. Over the six-year grant period ending September 2030, the project will provide up to four years of scholarship funding for 15 first-year students and up to 2.5 years of support for 28 upperclassmen. In addition to direct...
This $2,975,532 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund the Johnson County Community College STEM Scholars Program. Over six years, the program will provide scholarships of up to two years for 54 undergraduate students pursuing associate's degrees in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics with the intent to transfer to a university. The program aims to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving...
This $2,995,112 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA #47.076) will support Florida International University in delivering scholarships and academic support services to low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing biology degrees. Over six years, the project will provide up to eight semesters of scholarship funding to a total of 26 students through two cohorts. Recipients will participate in evidence-based academic and co-curricular...
This five-year, $750,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support Ball State University's Pathways to STEM Degrees Through Integrated Academic Support, Career Enhancement, and Personal Development program. The program aims to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing bachelor's degrees in chemistry and biology through integrated academic support, career development, and personal...
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 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...
This National Science Foundation Project Grant of $199,989 will fund Bloomfield College's interventions to improve academic performance among biology majors under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The two-year award beginning June 1, 2022 will support a week-long intensive biology summer enrichment program, peer coaching and tutoring, and course-based undergraduate research experiences for incoming first-year biology students. These services aim to ease the transition to college,...
This $1,999,985 Project Grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), will fund living learning communities and experiential learning activities to enhance the success of low-income, academically talented undergraduate STEM students at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas. Over six years, the grant will provide renewable scholarships to 21 full-time STEM students and implement a range of high-impact practices, including cohort-based...
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 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program totaling $2,938,422 will support North Dakota State University's "Partnering with Rural and Low-Income Students for Academic Success in the Biological Sciences" initiative from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2028. The project aims to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduates in biology fields and broaden diversity in STEM graduate programs and careers through recruitment of rural...
This $745,635 National Science Foundation project grant will support the Building Biologists Using Assets for Scholar Success program at Kansas City Kansas Community College from December 2022 through November 2028. The program aims to increase degree attainment among low-income, high-achieving students pursuing associate's degrees in biology or associate's general degrees with a biology emphasis through scholarships totaling $7,500 annually and comprehensive student support services. Specifically, the grant will fund scholarships for 30 students over five years to contribute to the national need for STEM professionals by improving retention and graduation rates. In addition to financial assistance, scholars will participate in asset-based mentoring, undergraduate research experiences, internships with industry partners, and workshops highlighting STEM career opportunities. The project also seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of asset-based interventions for broadening participation in the sciences within two-year college environments. Results will be disseminated to further the NSF's mission under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education program (CFDA 47.076) to strengthen STEM education and training pathways.