Project Grant 2345001
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Mississippi State University a $822,558 project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025. The grant will support collaborative research investigating STEM teacher preparation and rural teacher persistence and retention. The STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's STEM education enterprise by supporting programs that develop STEM education. This...
- The National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) awarded a $4,993,005 cooperative agreement to the University of Mississippi to implement the "National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program: Mississippi STEM Education Alliance". The project aims to recognize and support 16 outstanding STEM educators in high-need schools in the Southeast region to advance mathematics teaching and learning. Additionally, the project will provide professional development, mentorship,...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,750,000 in funding to Mississippi State University to support the "ROBERT NOYCE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TRACK 2 PROJECT: MISSISSIPPI TEACHER RESIDENCY FOR STEM CRITICAL SHORTAGE AREAS". The project aims to recruit, prepare, and retain 24 new STEM teachers over two cohorts to serve high-need school districts in Mississippi. Key components include comprehensive teaching...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $678,869 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to Louisiana State University (LSU) to prepare a diverse population of expert STEM teachers for high-needs schools. The 5-year project aims to implement robust recruitment efforts, upgrade the undergraduate curriculum, and pilot an effective teacher professional development model based on mentoring, experiential learning, and integrated STEM instruction. Key activities include...
- The National Science Foundation awarded California State University, Stanislaus a $746,993 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to prepare and support STEM teachers for high-needs schools in California's Central Valley. Over five years, the university will recruit and prepare a diverse cohort of 25 undergraduate and graduate students in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geoscience, mathematics, and physics to become K-12 STEM teachers. Special focus...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $713,927 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU) in Hickory, North Carolina. The grant aims to recruit and prepare a diverse group of STEM teachers for high-need schools, addressing persistent challenges of STEM teacher shortages and lack of diversity in the STEM teaching workforce. Over 5 years, the project will enroll 35 STEM degree recipients from Historically Black Colleges and...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to address the critical shortage of qualified math and science teachers in rural and underserved K-12 school systems. With a total funding of $725,102, the University of West Alabama is leading a 5-year initiative to recruit, train, and support 29 new STEM teachers. Key components include: Providing financial aid, accelerated teacher certification pathways, and specialized STEM...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Mississippi State University a $1,482,870 Project Grant to improve engineering transfer student success through early advising and purposeful community-building. Funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the award will support MSU's efforts to develop and implement holistic advising and engagement strategies for transferring engineering students from October 2021 through September 2027. The STEM Education...
- This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program supports a $749,976 initiative at New Mexico State University (NMSU) to prepare highly qualified secondary STEM teachers in the state of New Mexico. The key components of the 5-year project include recruiting 12 scholars in biology, chemistry, computer science, and mathematics; providing near-peer mentoring and multiple clinical experiences within public schools and the NMSU...
- The National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) has awarded a $749,968 Project Grant to Delaware State University for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. The 5-year project aims to produce 10 highly qualified STEM teachers in subjects such as biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics. The project components include partnerships with the Capital School District and the Early College School at Delaware State University to enable...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is providing a $751,167 Project Grant award under its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Mississippi State University (MSU). The grant aims to enhance STEM education in rural areas of North Mississippi by recruiting, training, and placing highly qualified teachers in high-need schools, with a focus on physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Over the next five years, the project seeks to produce up to six new STEM teachers annually, leveraging innovative approaches to pre-service teacher preparation and interdisciplinary training. The project aspires to serve as a model for other Southeastern universities facing similar challenges in recruiting and retaining STEM educators for rural communities. By encouraging excellence in STEM subjects, promoting original research, and fostering cross-disciplinary skills, the project aims to improve student outcomes and contribute to enhanced statewide mathematics and science education in Mississippi.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $751.2k | 6/4/24 |