The National Science Foundation awarded a $918,200 Project Grant to the University of New Mexico under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028. The grant aims to develop 12 experienced K-12 science teachers as Master Teaching Fellows to strengthen a STEM learning ecosystem across New Mexico. Specifically, the grant will provide fellowships for the teachers to build relationships and leadership across formal and informal STEM organizations, schools, and...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award, with CFDA number 47.076 STEM Education, provides $616,950.00 in funding to the University of New Mexico to support outstanding graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and STEM education. The award, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2029, is intended to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the University of Connecticut a $496,183 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The grant will implement the Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program to train graduate students in STEM fields with entrepreneurial skills, knowledge, and competencies. Over the 3-year project period from October 2023 to September 2026, the program will provide a framework of educational and experiential opportunities, including courses, programs, and...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $399,727 Project Grant under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program to Santa Fe Community College, a Hispanic Serving Institution in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The funding supports the Undergraduate Institutions Developing Opportunities in STEM (UNIDOS) project, which aims to broaden the participation of historically underrepresented populations in STEM education and careers. Key activities include: Developing and modifying STEM...
This $113,370 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to transform introductory engineering courses at a Hispanic-serving two-year college. The goal is to enhance student success and interest in pursuing STEM degrees through a project-based learning approach. The award will fund the development of quasi-independent, low-cost classroom materials and curricula that provide early-career engineering students with significant...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $999,978 project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology on February 15, 2021. The grant will fund scholarships, mentoring, and evidence-based study skills programs to support undergraduate student success in science and engineering through January 31, 2026. As a Hispanic-serving institution located in Socorro, New Mexico, the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology will leverage...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $778,131 project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the University of Nebraska from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2026. The grant will support research to evaluate how open educational resources facilitate implementation of Vision and Change core concepts and competencies across diverse higher education institutions. As the lead awardee, the University of Nebraska will collaborate with other institutions to study how open...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $222,380 Project Grant to The University Corporation under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and evaluate a transitional undergraduate research experience model at California State University Northridge. The project aims to enhance access to STEM careers by facilitating the transition from course-based to internship-based undergraduate research. Key deliverables include developing two-semester bridge courses incorporating short...
This $301,653 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports a 5-year project at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) to increase the persistence and retention of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing Bachelor's degrees in STEM fields. The project will provide $1.2M in scholarships to support 26 unique full-time STEM students at UNO. In addition to the scholarships, the project will implement a comprehensive set of...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This 3-year grant, effective October 1, 2024, will test a program to provide STEM graduate students nationwide with inclusive leadership training. The program aims to equip STEM graduate students with the knowledge and skills to become effective leaders in fostering institutional change and inclusivity within academic settings. In...