The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,002,436 Project Grant under its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to conduct a national consensus study examining workplace barriers, solutions, and policies for STEM and STEM education professionals and postsecondary students with disabilities. The goal of this project is to create, publish, and disseminate a comprehensive study report that includes evidence-based recommendations for changes needed...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $374,000 project grant titled "Collaborative Research: Barriers and Solutions for Physics Graduate Students and Faculty with Disabilities in Training and Workplace Settings" under CFDA Program 47.076 STEM Education. The grant funds a research study conducted by the University of Connecticut, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to investigate barriers and solutions for including people with...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $260,000 collaborative research project grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The project, conducted by the University of Connecticut, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is studying the barriers and solutions that physics graduate students and faculty with disabilities face in non-traditional post-secondary training and workplace settings. The research aims to increase the engagement,...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to advance the understanding of how universities can improve support for science faculty in providing accommodations for students with disabilities. The $391,581 award to Arizona State University will fund a nationwide interview study and development of survey instruments to identify factors that impact science faculty motivation and experiences in administering student...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $300,001 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Mississippi. The grant supports a collaborative research synthesis study on the barriers and solutions in STEM postsecondary training settings for undergraduate students with disabilities. The study aims to advance knowledge and increase the engagement, retention, degree completion, and career advancement of students with...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program provides funding of $1,992,484.00 to the Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI), a non-profit organization, to build the capacity of informal STEM learning providers to engage individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The key products and services to be delivered include: 1) developing a hybrid professional development model to train informal STEM educators on supporting individuals...
This federal Project Grant award of $400,000.00 by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to establish best practices in supporting a neurodivergent engineering workforce during their postsecondary education and early training. The University of Arizona, the award recipient, plans to recruit and coach engineering students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on pre-employment and professional skills, while also providing training and support to...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $849,986 Project Grant to the University of Missouri System to develop an accessible, inclusive approach to STEM education for transition-aged adults with cognitive conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. The 3-year project, funded under the NSF's STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076), aims to enhance STEM education and workforce development by leveraging advancements in virtual reality, intelligent...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $304,786 Project Grant to Saint Louis University under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to support collaborative research creating and testing data science learning tools for secondary students with disabilities from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2025. The grant will fund the development of data science curriculum and educational resources tailored to the needs of students with disabilities at the secondary level. These tools and...
This two-year, $359,877 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to improve the undergraduate learning experience for autistic students pursuing STEM majors at three California State University campuses. Education Development Center, Inc. will lead efforts to understand existing campus support landscapes, identify gaps from the perspectives of autistic students and administrators, develop and pilot campus programs, and evaluate outcomes of...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award to Oregon State University (OSU) for $296,366 provides funding to explore inclusive practices for developmentally disabled employees, interns, and volunteers in informal STEM education settings such as zoos and aquariums. The 3-year project, which began on October 1, 2024, aims to advance knowledge on implementing inclusive hiring and employment practices in these settings through community-based participatory research and the application of theories from disability studies and organizational change. The project will engage developmentally disabled researchers and advisors to document the experiences of developmentally disabled individuals working at participating zoos and aquariums and analyze how these organizations are implementing inclusive workplace practices. The findings will inform zoos, aquariums, and other informal STEM education settings on strategies for creating equitable workplaces for employees with developmental disabilities.