Project Grant 2439249

Award Date 7/15/25
Completion Date 6/30/28
Dollars Obligated $367K
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA, USA
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  • Establishing the Molecular Data Education Hub (MDE-Hub) to host open-access curricular materials, instructional guides, and case studies grounded in real-world molecular bioscience research
  • Providing faculty professional development workshops to train instructors in technical data science competencies and strategies for integrating data science into existing courses
  • Implementing learner personas to tailor instruction and enhance student-centered teaching practices across diverse institutional contexts
  • Conducting a comprehensive evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the curricular materials and professional development activities in improving student learning outcomes and faculty practices

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