Project Grant 2404580

This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $954,175 to Missouri State University will implement the Access, Climate, and Equity (ACE) Initiative. The ACE Initiative aims to induce positive, sustainable, systemic change for STEM faculty at Missouri State by implementing evidence-based practices to foster a climate of equity in STEM departments. Key activities include training search committees and tenure & promotion committees, providing professional development for department chairs, and supporting early career faculty management. The project will be evaluated through formative and summative assessments, with guidance from internal and external advisory groups. A sub-award of up to $70,000 has been provided to Western Michigan University to conduct evaluation services for the ACE Initiative, which will take place from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2027.