This federal Project Grant award for $399,999.00, provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based, innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of undergraduate students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in pursuing STEM graduate programs and careers. The key objectives of this award are to: 1) Develop an innovative...
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 National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program provides $399,924 to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The goal of this "UDC-CSEC-ENGAGE Project" is to develop and implement three new cybersecurity courses, increase student research capacity, recruit and retain minority and female students, and expose K-12 students to cybersecurity. The project aims to directly impact at...
This $150,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support Delaware State University's inclusive Research Experiences for Undergraduates site award from 2024 through 2027. The award will provide high-impact interdisciplinary summer research experiences in cellular and molecular biology to 30 undergraduate students, primarily from historically black colleges and universities and other institutions with limited research opportunities....
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $396,492 Project Grant under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) to Oakwood University, Inc., a historically Black Seventh-day Adventist private university, to support the development, implementation, and study of innovative approaches for improving the preparation and success of HBCU undergraduate students in STEM fields. The grant will fund the enhancement of two undergraduate biology laboratory...
This Project Grant award of $175,000 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), in research aimed at broadening the participation of underrepresented minority women (UMW) in STEM education and careers. The research project, titled "CATALYST RESEARCH ON BROADENING PARTICIPATION IN STEM - EMPLOYING NEO-CONSTRUCTIVISM TRANSITIONS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education provides $746,469 to Dominican University to support student success in science degree completion and workforce entry through 2028. The funding supports the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), which aims to strengthen STEM education and pathways. Specifically, the award will provide scholarships over six years for 16 unique low-income students pursuing biology, biology-chemistry, or chemistry...
This $349,602 federal project grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program supports research at Clark Atlanta University to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating scientific literacy curricula, peer mentoring, and supplemental instruction for first-year biology majors. The goal is to enhance retention, graduation rates, and gateway course pass rates for this student population. The 3-year project employs a randomized controlled trial design,...
This Project Grant award of $776,588 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of a culturally responsive community of practice to build equitable pathways to graduate STEM education. The award will fund four trainings in culturally relevant pedagogy for STEM faculty and an online mentor training program at Bowie State University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and the University of Maryland. The goal is to implement...
Delaware State University was awarded a $399,994 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The grant funds the Targeted Infusion Project: Undergraduate Neuroscience Education to Engage Diverse Students in STEM and Prepare Them for Graduate School and STEM Careers. This project will provide leadership and ensure the vitality of the nation's science, technology, engineering and...