This Project Grant award of $265,206 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program supports research by the University of Missouri System to investigate the supply, qualifications, and career paths of STEM teachers in the United States. The project aims to provide insights that can inform national policy, recruitment strategies, and student access to STEM educational opportunities. Specifically, the research will:
- Examine the STEM teacher pipeline, including the qualifications and career trajectories of those interested in STEM teaching careers.
- Analyze national data on STEM teacher qualifications, credentials, turnover intentions, and actual turnover, including changes due to the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic.
- Leverage longitudinal administrative data from Kansas to explore STEM teaching in often-overlooked rural and Midwestern contexts.
- Investigate the mobility and career paths of STEM teachers who switch between schools.
The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2028. No sub-awards are planned as part of this project.
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