Project Grant 2302596
- This $587,690 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of accessible computational thinking curricula for middle school students with autism spectrum disorder. The initiative aims to foster inclusion and diversity in STEM education by addressing the lack of access and engagement faced by neurodivergent learners. Through a research-practitioner partnership, the award...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $304,786 Project Grant to Saint Louis University under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to support collaborative research creating and testing data science learning tools for secondary students with disabilities from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2025. The grant will fund the development of data science curriculum and educational resources tailored to the needs of students with disabilities at the secondary level. These tools and...
- This two-year, $359,877 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to improve the undergraduate learning experience for autistic students pursuing STEM majors at three California State University campuses. Education Development Center, Inc. will lead efforts to understand existing campus support landscapes, identify gaps from the perspectives of autistic students and administrators, develop and pilot campus programs, and evaluate outcomes of...
- This federal Project Grant award of $400,000.00 by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to establish best practices in supporting a neurodivergent engineering workforce during their postsecondary education and early training. The University of Arizona, the award recipient, plans to recruit and coach engineering students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on pre-employment and professional skills, while also providing training and support to...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded Arizona State University a $998,712 Project Grant under the federal STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) to engage teachers and neurodiverse middle school students in tangible and creative computational thinking activities from August 2021 through July 2024. The grant aims to provide leadership and ensure the vitality of the Nation's science,...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $149,996 Project Grant under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) (CFDA 47.076) program to the University of Alabama Office for Sponsored Programs Division. The purpose of this project is to establish a partnership between the university and the local community organization Arts N' Autism to develop and deliver informal computer science learning opportunities, specifically focused on robotics and coding, for children and...
- This federal Project Grant award for $350,000 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program is focused on developing a theory of how STEM instructors can better support students with non-apparent disabilities such as learning disabilities, ADHD, and psychiatric conditions. The award will fund research to understand the experiences and perspectives of both STEM students with disabilities and their instructors, using a journey mapping methodology. The goal is to...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award to Oregon State University (OSU) for $296,366 provides funding to explore inclusive practices for developmentally disabled employees, interns, and volunteers in informal STEM education settings such as zoos and aquariums. The 3-year project, which began on October 1, 2024, aims to advance knowledge on implementing inclusive hiring and employment practices in these settings through community-based...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $170,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to Cast Inc., a nonprofit educational technology research organization, to develop an enterprise-level platform that integrates immersive extended reality (XR) technologies with traditional learning management systems. The 3-year project, titled "IMMERSIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES: EXPANDING ACCESS THROUGH OPEN-SOURCE INNOVATION," aims to enhance technician education by...
- The University of Connecticut was awarded a $499,749 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076). The grant will fund a project to encourage participation of neurodiverse students in STEM graduate programs from May 2021 through April 2024. The project aims to radically enhance workforce creativity by supporting neurodiverse students in STEM fields. It aligns with the STEM Education program's goal...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $849,986 Project Grant to the University of Missouri System to develop an accessible, inclusive approach to STEM education for transition-aged adults with cognitive conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. The 3-year project, funded under the NSF's STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076), aims to enhance STEM education and workforce development by leveraging advancements in virtual reality, intelligent pedagogical agents, and asynchronous learning technologies. The project will create a free, open-educational resource consisting of a cybersecurity curriculum with immersive VR learning experiences to reduce barriers and open STEM career pathways for this traditionally underserved population. The University of Missouri System will partner with programs that serve neurodivergent learners to recruit co-designers and ensure the sustainability of the project's efforts.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $850.0k | 7/11/23 |