This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $861,624 to Fort Hays State University (FHSU) to address teacher shortages in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects in rural Kansas. The project aims to recruit and develop a cohort of 29 Noyce Scholars over 5 years who will be prepared to serve as high-quality STEM teachers in rural communities. Key components include designing a rural teacher certificate program, implementing an online mentorship program to support prospective teachers, and collaborating with community college and school district partners. The project leverages FHSU's expertise as a regional university to model effective strategies for preparing and retaining STEM teachers in rural settings, with the goal of providing insights that can benefit other institutions serving similar communities.
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