Project Grant 2222234

This three-year, $2.23 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) funds a partnership between Michigan State University, the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and the College of Menominee Nation to support six Indigenous postdoctoral researchers. The researchers will develop their professional knowledge and competencies in STEM education and participatory, community-engaged research methods to undertake studies investigating best practices for increasing Indigenous representation in STEM fields. The partnership will provide traditional and unique experiences tailored for Indigenous STEM education researchers, including immersion opportunities in Indigenous communities for cultural competence development and engagement in authentic participatory research. $200,000 is allocated as a sub-award to the Sustainable Development Institute at the College of Menominee Nation to oversee fellow engagement through brief residencies, inclusion in discussions on Indigenous pedagogy, co-generation of instructional materials, and participation in crafting the college's integrated sustainability program.