The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, awarded a $400,000 Project Grant to Saint Augustine's University, a private historically Black university in Raleigh, North Carolina. The grant 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 in STEM graduate programs and careers....
The National Science Foundation awarded Saint Augustine's University $350,000 under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) for a project grant running from August 2022 through July 2025. The university will develop and study the impact of a career readiness framework for historically black college and university (HBCU) STEM students. Specifically, the university aims to enhance STEM students' career perspectives and occupational attainment through workforce preparation activities. A...
Saint Augustine's University received a $147,216 project grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) for the period of May 15, 2023 through April 30, 2025. The university will conduct an analysis of factors affecting mentoring, recruitment, persistence, interdisciplinary research, and student success in STEM majors. It will collect data, engage stakeholders, and conduct collaborative activities to inform the development of research and curriculum...
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 $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....
This $326,721 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to enhance biotechnology technician education at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). The key project goals are to: 1) update curriculum in FSCJ's existing biotechnology laboratory technology associate's degree program, including a modified externship course; 2) acquire advanced research-grade instruments for student skills development; and 3) implement hands-on...
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 $468,832 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the Southeast Community College Bioindustrial Manufacturing Education (SCC-BIOME) project. The project aims to strengthen partnerships between industry and educators, cultivate interest in bioindustrial manufacturing career pathways, and build capacity for the growing bioindustrial manufacturing ecosystem in the Midwest. Key activities include developing and implementing...
This $1,918,711 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support a six-year initiative at Utah Valley University (UVU) to improve the retention and graduation of low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in biology, biotechnology, botany, microbiology, or bioinformatics. The project will fund scholarships for at least 32 full-time students, providing them with up to three years of support. To...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award for $2,000,000 under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to increase retention and graduation of academically talented, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in STEM fields at Furman University. Over 5 years, the project will provide scholarships to 27 students and implement evidence-based interventions, including a summer bridge program, cohort-based advising, career readiness activities, and undergraduate research...