This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant awarded to Georgetown University under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program aims to address the national shortage of secondary science educators. The $100,000 award will support the establishment of a new secondary science teacher certification track within Georgetown's Masters in Educational Transformation program. Key goals include conducting a regional needs assessment, developing a targeted recruitment plan, and designing a curriculum that integrates science expertise, preparation for English language learners, and culturally responsive pedagogies. This capacity-building project will create a pipeline for STEM professionals in the Washington, D.C. area to transition into secondary science teaching roles and help build capacity to educate more high school science teachers. The project period runs from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025.
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