This National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Program Project Grant award of $151,547 to Florida International University (FIU) aims to develop culturally relevant materials and resources to enhance the career preparation of Hispanic or Latin@/x/a/o undergraduate students at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the Southeastern U.S. The key objectives of this 2-year project are to: 1) Construct culturally relevant materials that can be...
This $1.5 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support Northeastern Illinois University's efforts to increase degree completion in computer science among low-income transfer students. Over the six-year period from January 2022 to December 2027, the university will provide scholarships of $2,000 each year to 45 community college transfer students pursuing bachelor's degrees in computer science. The project aims to incorporate...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) provides $499,791 to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to improve teaching practices and increase retention of undergraduate Latinx students in computer science. The project aims to: 1) Update and expand computer science teaching practices by providing faculty development to improve instructors' ability to academically, socially, and...
Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation was awarded a $220,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering program to conduct collaborative research exploring the impact of inclusive and equitable active learning approaches in computing courses delivered through online synchronous learning environments across multiple institutions. The research aims to improve student learning outcomes and retention rates in computing,...
This National Science Foundation project grant of $1,474,954 will fund scholarships, mentoring, and career development services to improve retention and graduation rates of low-income computer science students at Queens College from 2022-2026. Administered under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the award aims to support at least 45 junior and senior undergraduate scholars pursuing computer science degrees. Recipients will receive advising, a summer bridge program for transfer...
This $500,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to increase undergraduate retention in computer science, especially for students from underrepresented groups. The University of California, Irvine will use predictive modeling to identify first-year students at risk of struggling academically, and provide personalized interventions such as small group math tutoring, wellness workshops, and peer/faculty mentorship. The project...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) provides $148,453 to Morgan State University to develop and disseminate resources that support the career preparation of Hispanic or Latin@/x/a/o undergraduate students at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the Southeastern U.S. The key products and services to be delivered include: Constructing culturally relevant materials on computing...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education will provide $749,765 to Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York from February 2023 through January 2029. The funding supports Cultivating Academic Success in Computing, which aims to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing bachelor's degrees in computer science. Over the six-year period of performance, the project will fund scholarships for 13...
This $1,997,177 project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income computer science students with demonstrated financial need at Virginia Commonwealth University. Over the six-year award period, the project will provide scholarships to 54 full-time computer science transfer students and equip them with a holistic model of support, including a scholars retreat,...
This two-year, $200,000 National Science Foundation project grant will support the development and testing of the 13th Credit Pilot Project at Bronx Community College. The project aims to retain academically at-risk undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics studies through comprehensive interventions including course-based research experiences, faculty mentoring, peer mentoring, and cohort development as part of a first-year seminar program. It will examine...