Project Grant 2337014

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to transform engineering design courses to create more inclusive learning environments and foster a sense of belonging among engineering students, particularly those from historically excluded populations. The $1,032,339 project, titled "Collaborative Research: From Cornerstone to Capstone and Beyond: Transforming Engineering Teaming to Support a Diverse and Empowered Engineering Community," will be implemented from July 2024 to June 2029 at Penn State University. Key products and services to be delivered include: 1) Identifying the impact of inclusive teamwork training materials on student sense of belonging and team development; 2) Developing a validated "train-the-trainer" program to help instructors facilitate inclusive teaming; and 3) Determining factors that enhance or impede the effective implementation of inclusive teaming practices across different university settings. The project plans to reach approximately 29,000 students and 140 faculty members across 12 campuses to transform the understanding of inclusive learning environments in STEM education.