Project Grant 2445719
- The National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) awarded a $832,549 project grant to Learning Partnership LLC, a for-profit educational research organization based in Western Springs, Illinois. The grant, awarded on September 15, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028, aims to expand on the successful Geospatial Semester program by co-developing, implementing, and studying the impact of four geographic information systems (GIS) technology-enhanced curricular...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $2,997,856 Project Grant under its STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) to develop a modern geospatial information systems (GIS) curriculum and innovative professional development program. The award will fund the Geospatial Technology Consortium of Community Colleges (GTC3) initiative, which aims to equip educators with the skills to incorporate current GIS tools and techniques into...
- This $349,804 National Science Foundation Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) funds geospatial technical education services at Central Wyoming College in Riverton, Wyoming. The goal is to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation rates in GIS programs to address workforce gaps for geospatial technicians in central Wyoming. Key services include expanding recruitment and retention efforts focused on underrepresented groups like American Indian students; modifying...
- This $227,619 National Science Foundation Project Grant will support the development of a culturally relevant immersive virtual learning environment to advance spatial computational thinking skills and career awareness among upper elementary Latinx students. Funded through the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to design Minecraft: Education Edition experiences that incorporate bilingual visual programming functions and culturally aligned content. Participants will...
- This Project Grant award, funded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), provides $185,175.00 to the University of Puerto Rico Research and Development Center Division (Chancellor Mayaguez Campus) to expand access to hands-on learning in computer science and engineering. The project aims to integrate embedded computing devices like Raspberry Pis and Sunfounder IoT kits into core undergraduate courses, enabling students to explore computing systems through...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to develop a modern geospatial information science and technology (GIST) curriculum that emphasizes programming, data management, spatial analysis, and dashboards. The $999,881 award to Central Wyoming College will fund the creation of instructional materials tailored to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem region and support paid internships and research opportunities integrating environmental...
- This $150,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports a partnership development and planning project focused on advancing geospatial science representation in informal STEM education offerings in the Greater St. Louis region. The project aims to create a coalition of geospatial innovation organizations from public, private, and government sectors to identify gaps, enable collaboration, and share knowledge and resources. The...
- This $596,954 Project Grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, aims to establish a new data science pathway at a Hispanic-serving two-year college. The key goals are to: 1) increase dual-enrollment data science offerings at local high schools, 2) provide professional development for faculty to integrate industry-level data into math courses, and 3) facilitate collaborations with industry partners. The project will initiate...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $500,001 Project Grant to Fort Peck Community College (FPCC) to expand its capacity in geography and environmental sciences classes by adding a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology Certificate in Applied Science. This award aligns with the NSF STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), which aims to increase the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instructional and research capacities of higher education institutions...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $299,887 project grant to Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Inc. under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The two-year grant will support the "Collaborative Research: HSI Pilot Project: Research for Improved Student Experiences in STEM (RISE in STEM)" project. The project aims to develop and evaluate strategies to improve STEM student experiences and outcomes at the awardee institution. As part of the NSF's mission to ensure...
This federal Project Grant award of $464,753 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to develop and implement four GIS (geographic information systems) technology-enhanced curricular units across Career and Technical Education (CTE) disciplines in Puerto Rican high schools. The "Geospatial Explorers" initiative, led by the small disadvantaged business Computer Learning Centers Inc. (doing business as Forward Learning), will target business, science, social studies, and health classes to enhance students' spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. The project will directly impact approximately 40 teachers and 2,400 students in the Mayaguez region of Puerto Rico, with the grant period running from September 15, 2025 through August 31, 2028. This award builds upon the success of the Geospatial Semester program at James Madison University and the Chicago Public Schools, further integrating GIS technology into academic curricula to support STEM education and career development.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $464.8k | 9/3/25 |