This $729,036 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program supports a study to determine if Virtual Field Experiences (VFEs) can enhance students' ability to learn science skills and encourage them to pursue science careers. The project, led by Arizona State University, aims to compare the learning and attitudinal outcomes of introductory biology and ecology students who participate in virtual versus in-person field experiences. The goal is to understand whether VFEs can bring field learning to more students, enhancing instruction in an equitable manner. The project will employ quasi-experimental and pre-/post-experience designs to evaluate cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes. No subawarding is planned under this grant, which runs from August 2024 to July 2028.
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