Project Grant 2419116

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $198K
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Dayton, OH 45435, USA
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  • Engaging K-12 in-service and pre-service teachers in the southwestern Ohio region to develop their STEM skills, knowledge, and resources for preparing a future EMPS workforce
  • Providing structured opportunities for teacher participants to work collaboratively, conduct EMPS-related research under faculty mentors, and develop inquiry-based STEM curriculum aligned with national standards
  • Facilitating a curriculum development process using the TeachEngineering framework to enable the teacher teams to create inclusive, research-based STEM lessons and materials
  • Hosting an RET conference and symposium for participants to present their curriculum and design projects
  • Ongoing follow-on activities and meetings to support the teachers in incorporating their RET experiences into their classrooms

This grant supports the current national focus on advancing EMPS research and education, with the ultimate goal of developing a skilled STEM workforce to drive innovation in these critical technology areas.

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