Project Grant 2448186
- The University of Wisconsin System received a $120,792 National Science Foundation Project Grant under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the development of an asset model approach for building capacity in a rural region for the recruitment, mentoring, and licensing of math and science preservice teachers. The grant period runs from July 15, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's science, technology, engineering, and...
- This five-year, $999,370 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund research on the career trajectories, effectiveness, and retention of STEM teachers in Oregon who participated in Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship programs. Pacific University will survey 100 former Noyce scholars about their careers and interview 40 in depth. Researchers will identify teachers demonstrating cultural effectiveness and retention in high-need schools....
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to address the critical shortage of qualified math and science teachers in rural and underserved K-12 school systems. With a total funding of $725,102, the University of West Alabama is leading a 5-year initiative to recruit, train, and support 29 new STEM teachers. Key components include: Providing financial aid, accelerated teacher certification pathways, and specialized STEM...
- This $699,438 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to increase the supply of effective STEM teachers in high-need school districts. The 5-year project at Wittenberg University will: Recruit and graduate 50 undergraduates pursuing teaching licensure in STEM fields Retain 90% of recruited students Place 100% of graduates in high-need school districts and support them through service obligations Improve STEM teacher candidates'...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $775,179 to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to address the critical shortage of highly qualified STEM teachers in rural Nevada. The project aims to recruit, prepare, and retain 10 undergraduate students across seven STEM disciplines to become highly effective science and mathematics teachers for rural and high-need school districts. Key elements include providing the...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $816,569 in funding to Kings College to support the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. The project aims to address the national shortage of STEM teachers by funding the preparation, retention, and mentorship of high-quality STEM graduates to teach in K-12 classrooms, particularly in high-need school districts. Over a 5-year period, the program will provide...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $861,624 to Fort Hays State University (FHSU) to address teacher shortages in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects in rural Kansas. The project aims to recruit and develop a cohort of 29 Noyce Scholars over 5 years who will be prepared to serve as high-quality STEM teachers in rural communities. Key components include designing a rural teacher certificate...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Tennessee Technological University for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Track 1 project. The $759,761 award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030, aims to address the national shortage of highly qualified middle and high school STEM educators. The project plans to recruit, prepare, and retain 22 STEM educators to teach in the rural Upper Cumberland region of...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $1.5 million Project Grant to the University of Wisconsin-Madison under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM Education) program (CFDA 47.076) to support the Challenging Problems and Sustainable Solutions project from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2028. The project aims to increase degree completion among low-income, academically talented undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields...
- This $692,479 Project Grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the University of Wisconsin System. The grant, titled "Exploring Rural University Student STEM Career Persistence and Social Support Networks: A Two-Phase Mixed Methods Study," will conduct research to examine the role of social support networks in the STEM career persistence of rural university students. The project will use social network analysis and social capital...
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been awarded a $807,641 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Track 1 project. This 5-year initiative aims to recruit, train, and retain highly qualified secondary STEM teachers for rural school districts. The project will provide scholarships, mentorship, and place-based learning experiences to 11 scholars majoring in mathematics and science, enabling them to become effective, culturally-competent STEM teachers for rural communities. Key objectives include evaluating the influence of place-based learning on teacher identity and commitment to rural teaching, as well as the impact on student engagement and learning when implementing place-based instructional approaches. The project involves partnerships with high-need school districts in the tri-state region of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, as well as regional community colleges.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $807.6k | 8/22/25 |