Project Grant 2224766
- This three-year project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $292,428 to Purdue University to investigate barriers faced by Black students in engineering technology programs and careers. The research will center Black ET students' experiences and examine factors influencing their choice of major through focus groups, surveys, and analysis of two institutions' engineering and ET programs. It aims to identify systemic barriers limiting access...
- The University of Memphis received a $299,998 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education on October 1, 2021 to fund the project "Understanding the Role of Undergraduate Research and Mentoring in the Self-Efficacy, Identity, and Success of Engineering Undergraduate Students." This three-year grant, set to run through September 30, 2024, will support research and activities aimed at exploring how undergraduate research experiences and...
- This three-year $177,272 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will establish an REU site titled "STEM Research for Social Change" at a collaborative partnership among the University of Dayton, Central State University, and St. Mary's University. The purpose is to support interdisciplinary STEM research addressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on engaging underrepresented minority and...
- This $1.5 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund scholarships and support services to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students in engineering technology programs at Wayne State University through September 2028. Over the six-year award period, the university will provide scholarships to 48 unique students pursuing bachelor's degrees in engineering technology, implementing evidence-based...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant award of $800,000 aims to "demystify the transition of women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color into faculty positions" in engineering. The 5-year project, awarded to the University of Akron, will provide: (i) 1-year professional training to prepare Ph.D. students and postdoctoral participants for careers as engineering professors; (ii) training and resources for other universities to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Morgan State University received a $349,999 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Human Resource Development under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), effective August 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2027. This two-year research project investigates the impact of structured support programs on undergraduate engineering student retention and degree completion at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The...
- This $148,732 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program aims to identify catalysts for increasing student diversity in engineering at The University of Iowa. The two-year award running from October 2021 to September 2023 will support research to develop strategies for attracting underrepresented groups to engineering studies at the predominantly white institution. Key products include de-identified data from student interviews, manuscripts presenting research...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $516,478 project grant to The Ohio State University under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support collaborative research on strategies to improve the recruitment and retention of Black male STEM teachers. The research project will investigate factors influencing the effectiveness and retention of Black male STEM teachers in high-need school districts. Using a mixed methods approach, the research will examine the academic and career...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $2,500,000 Project Grant through its Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education program to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). This five-year grant aims to remove disparities in success-related outcomes between academically talented low-income engineering students and their peers at UIC. The project will provide scholarships to 51 unique full-time students pursuing bachelor's degrees in engineering or...
- This $184,016 National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant, awarded on September 15, 2023, supports a three-year collaborative research program titled "REU Site: STEM Research for Social Change" between the University of Dayton, Central State University, and St. Mary's University. The purpose of this program is to provide hands-on, faculty-mentored STEM research experiences for underrepresented minority and marginalized undergraduate students to address...
The University of Toledo was awarded a three-year, $707,521 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to conduct research titled "Collaborative Research: Gateway or Gatekeeper: Understanding Why Black Students Choose Engineering Technology or Engineering, and the Implications of This Choice." Through focus groups, surveys, and analysis of academic programs, the University will investigate factors influencing black students' selection of engineering or engineering technology majors. The research aims to identify systemic barriers black students face in accessing engineering programs and career paths. It will center black engineering technology students' voices and experiences to shed light on complex social factors navigated in pursuit of STEM degrees. Findings may inform interventions to reduce impacts and develop a more diverse STEM workforce. The period of performance is from June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $707.5k | 5/26/23 |