This $500,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) is intended to enhance undergraduate research experiences for community college students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The project, titled "Beyond the Classroom: Increasing Persistence in STEM through External Validation in Community College Undergraduate Research Experiences," aims to provide opportunities for students...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,258,941 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) to create a culture of STEM research at a two-year college. The project aims to develop and implement an array of early undergraduate research experiences for diverse STEM students at CCBC, prior to transferring to a four-year university. Key objectives include creating STEM research courses, providing student research...
This federal Project Grant award for $493,944 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to increase student retention and completion rates in STEM academic pathways at two-year colleges. The award to Maricopa County Community College District in Tempe, Arizona will fund a comprehensive, multi-faceted program to remove barriers to student success and promote a sense of belonging and STEM identity. Key project activities include faculty learning advocates,...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $2,499,950 to Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (operating as Bemidji State University) will support a six-year program to increase STEM degree completion rates for academically talented, low-income undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. The project aims to recruit and retain two cohorts of 55 diverse STEM scholars, graduate 80% within four years, and have at least 90% obtain...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will provide $1,999,471 to Naugatuck Valley Community College, a Hispanic-serving institution, to increase STEM degree completion for low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Over 6 years, the grant will fund scholarships for 60 full-time students pursuing associate degrees in STEM fields, providing at least 2 years of support. The project aims to...
This $1.5 million National Science Foundation project grant supports the University of Washington Tacoma's Promoting Early Retention of STEM Students program. Over seven years, the program will provide scholarships and academic support services to 48 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Students will receive full scholarships for their first two years and partial scholarships for years three and four. The...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation will provide $1,044,480 to Norwalk Community College over five years to promote student success and degree completion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Specifically, the grant will fund scholarships of up to three years for 21 low-income students pursuing associate's degrees in engineering science. The scholarships aim to ease financial hardship and enhance gender diversity among STEM applicants. Additionally,...
This $750,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education will fund scholarships and academic support services for up to 43 students pursuing associate's degrees in STEM fields at Feather River Community College over six years. The official federal grant program is the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education program under the STEM Education component of NSF, which supports the development of the nation's STEM education...
This $750,000 National Science Foundation project grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support North Central College's Leadership Experience and Advancement Program in STEM. Over six years, the college will provide scholarships and tailored support services to 15 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in biology, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, or neuroscience. Transfer students will receive two-year scholarships. Support...
This $500,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to increase summer undergraduate research and internship opportunities for students attending a Hispanic-Serving two-year college. The project combines research experiences, academic coaching, STEM learning communities, and professional skill development to promote student success, retention in STEM majors, degree completion, and transfer to a four-year university. Key...