This $440,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) supports the BIORETS: Research Experiences for Teachers in the Biology of Plants, Animals, Microorganisms, and Their Environments program at Western Michigan University (WMU). The overarching goal is to provide middle and high school science teachers in southwest Michigan with authentic research experience and curricular improvement opportunities over a 7-week summer program. The program, running from 2025-2027, will train a total of 24 teachers to conduct research on how organisms interact with each other and their environments. The teachers will participate in research seminars, professional development workshops, and develop hands-on teaching modules and lesson plans to incorporate into their classrooms. This is expected to inspire students' interest in STEM fields, advance biological sciences research, and enhance research and educational infrastructure. No subawards are planned under this grant.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $440.0k | 3/31/25 |