The National Science Foundation awarded a $199,999 Project Grant to Texas A&M University-San Antonio under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to broaden research experiences for Hispanic-Serving Institution STEM diversity, equity, and inclusion from September 2021 to August 2023. As the parent organization, the Texas A&M University System will oversee delivery of products and services aimed at strengthening STEM education opportunities for underrepresented groups through expanded...
This $399,855 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) is supporting the "ExpandAI Capacity Building Project" at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Laredo, Texas. The project establishes and expands artificial intelligence (AI)-related education, research, and training activities at TAMIU to cultivate a diverse group of AI-trained engineers. Key components...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award of $200,000 to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is funded through the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The project aims to enhance the statistics curriculum in engineering and mathematics programs at TAMIU, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and methods. The project will apply visual learning, data visualization, and gamification techniques to improve student...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award for $1,872,594 supports the "Inclusive Mathematical and Physical Sciences Student Success Program" at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, over a 6-year period from October 2023 to September 2029. The project aims to increase participation and completion rates of STEM degrees among low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. It will fund scholarships...
This $798,619 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to increase opportunities for success for STEM students at two Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in central Florida. The key products and services to be delivered under this four-year project include: Developing assessments using generative AI technology to provide flexible testing options, such as increased accessibility, multiple attempts, and sharing across instructors and...
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $963,000 Project Grant under the Mission Support program (CFDA 43.009) to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) in Laredo, Texas. The grant, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026, supports TAMIU's STEM Connector initiative, which aims to advance STEM education and promote equity in scientific and technological fields, particularly for underrepresented student populations. As a Hispanic-Serving...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,179,055 Project Grant to the University of Arizona (UA), under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) federal grant program (CFDA 47.076), to support the "HSI HUBS: LEVERAGING INSIGHTS TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL TALENT AND OPPORTUNITIES (LISTO)" project. The project aims to support, engage, and foster collaboration across Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to strengthen capacity and broaden participation in STEM...
This National Science Foundation award under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education program will support a $301,982 research project at Colorado State University from June 2023 through May 2026. The project aims to foster more accurate and identity-affirming science teaching and learning at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. A team from Colorado State University, Florida International University, and Arizona State University will investigate how the norm of...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the UNIDOS HSI PROGRAM NETWORK RESOURCE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY COORDINATION. The $2,320,756 award to Florida International University will establish a center to coordinate and amplify the work of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in promoting STEM participation and success among underserved students. Key objectives include building connections between HSI community members,...
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...