Project Grant 2411883

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 4/25/25
Dollars Obligated $680K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Graduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Park, MD 20742, USA
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  • Conducting four trainings in culturally relevant pedagogy for STEM faculty and implementing an online mentor training program to develop a culturally responsive community of practice.
  • Implementing a 10-week summer research program at UMD, Bowie State University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore for undergraduate students from historically excluded populations, with professional development workshops and a joint symposium.
  • Conducting an instrumental case study using mixed methods to examine the impact of the cross-institutional culturally responsive community of practice on STEM faculty's cultural awareness, responsiveness, and competency, as well as the impact on undergraduate students' interest in STEM research.

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