This $338,290 federal Project Grant award was provided by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to Vanderbilt University to develop and implement an innovative "CritComp Pop-Ups" critical computing education curriculum for elementary school students. The project aims to (1) characterize the co-design process between teachers, researchers, and students; (2) measure students' critical computing knowledge and practices; and (3) evaluate the effectiveness of the AI-focused critical computing curriculum on students' interest and confidence in computer science. The education goals include broadening participation in computing, fostering children's interest through culturally relevant instruction on AI, providing teachers with critical computing integration strategies, hosting community events, and training undergraduate/graduate students. This award is part of NSF's Racial Equity in STEM Education program, which supports projects centering the voices and experiences of communities impacted by systemic inequities in STEM. The project will be conducted in Nashville, Tennessee, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to May 31, 2028.
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