The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $324,788 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to Alabama State University (ASU), a historically black university located in Montgomery, Alabama. The grant, awarded on September 15, 2024, supports the "Building Alabama STEM Teachers with MS/MED Credentials Program" with a planned completion date of August 31, 2029.
The project aims to address the nationwide shortage of highly effective secondary school teachers in STEM disciplines, particularly in the Black Belt region of Alabama. The multifaceted program will recruit and support 8 new STEM master's degree students per year from ASU's Biology, Forensic Science, and Mathematics programs, assisting them in obtaining their Master of Education (M.Ed.) credentials over a 2-year period. This collaborative effort between ASU and the Montgomery Public Schools district seeks to increase the number and diversity of STEM teachers in high-need school districts, integrating best practices such as reformed problem-based projects, mentoring, and field placements.
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