Project Grant 2225208

The National Science Foundation awarded The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees a $500,000 Project Grant under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education program (CFDA 47.076) to implement and evaluate innovative teaching practices to enhance success for Hispanic transfer students in engineering programs. Over a three-year period ending September 2025, the University will embed self-regulated and shared learning models in foundational engineering courses for mechanical and aerospace engineering majors. This will include incorporating multiple practice attempts for tests and mini-projects, constructing a blended learning environment, and utilizing team-based project activities. The goals are to improve retention rates for Hispanic transfer students and guide them to tackle real-world engineering problems. Evaluation results will be shared nationally to promote student success.