Project Grant 2439250

Award Date 7/15/25
Completion Date 6/30/28
Dollars Obligated $296K
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA
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This Project Grant award of $296,128, provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, aims to enhance molecular bioscience education through the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices and the development of personalized, adaptable educational resources that improve student engagement, workforce readiness, and faculty teaching capacity in data science.

The key products and services to be delivered include:

  1. The creation of the Molecular Data Education Hub (MDE-Hub), which will host open-access modular curricular resources, instructional guides, and case studies grounded in real-world molecular bioscience research.
  2. Faculty professional development workshops to provide training in technical data science competencies and strategies for integrating data science into existing courses and curricula, while fostering a sustainable network of educators.
  3. A comprehensive evaluation plan to examine the effectiveness of the curricular materials and professional development activities in improving student learning outcomes, faculty practices, and broader instructional impact.

The award will be implemented through collaborative partnerships between the prime awardee, CAL Poly Corporation, and other research-1 and predominantly undergraduate institutions, ensuring the scalability and long-term benefits of the project's outcomes for both molecular biosciences educators and students.

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