Project Grant 2509352
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of the District of Columbia $449,482 on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support faculty and undergraduate research on the synthesis, characterization, and computational modeling of modified triorganotin compounds. The award funds junior and mid-career faculty at this historically black college and university to build research capability while providing undergraduate...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Texas Southern University, a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) located in Houston, TX, a $200,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076). The grant aims to: 1) Reform the General Chemistry laboratory course using project-based learning methods for first-year undergraduate students, and 2) Immerse undergraduate students from underrepresented groups annually in a 6-week...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of the District of Columbia $4,993,567 on August 1, 2026, for a Phase II Center for Nanotechnology Research and Education (CNRE-II), funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). CNRE-II will integrate research and education to strengthen UDC's research infrastructure and national competitiveness in nanotechnology, semiconductor technologies, advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy, and quantum...
- This $399,699 National Science Foundation project grant supports Tougaloo College's Targeted Infusion Project to promote student engagement and success in STEM. Funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to improve persistence, retention, and research opportunities for freshman students pursuing STEM majors. Key services include developing and implementing evidence-based, innovative models combining adaptive learning and Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded DePaul University $211,624 on July 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program to enhance inquiry-based laboratory instruction in general and inorganic chemistry across the nation. The project trains chemistry faculty from two- and four-year institutions to develop and implement evidence-based laboratory experiments. The recipient will recruit 60 faculty members and deliver a multi-year cohort experience combining...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Rhode Island $1,488,349 on July 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and deliver faculty professional development in inquiry-based chemistry laboratory instruction. The project recruits 60 chemistry faculty members from two- and four-year institutions to participate in a multi-year cohort experience combining in-person and virtual meetings. Participating faculty will revise...
- This $126,259 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports research and development to improve organic chemistry education. The University of South Florida will partner with the University of Northern Colorado to conduct three studies exploring how different molecular representations facilitate student success in solving organic chemistry problems. The project team will randomly assign end-of-semester students to problem sets varying only...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry provides funding of $199,472 for a planning effort between Howard University, the University of the District of Columbia, and NSF's ChemMatCARS facility at Argonne National Laboratory. The goal is to develop a partnership that could form the basis of a future submission to NSF's Partnerships for Research and Education in Chemistry (PREC) program. The planning work will explore how the high-energy,...
- The University of South Florida was awarded a $278,389 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and evaluate a comprehensive utility value intervention for general chemistry courses. The goal of the project is to design, implement and assess instructional materials and activities to help undergraduate students understand the relevance and usefulness of chemistry concepts in everyday life and...
- This federal Project Grant award, funded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), aims to engage undergraduate students at the University of San Francisco as active agents in reforming the chemistry curriculum. The $179,218 award, effective August 15, 2024 through July 31, 2027, will support the adaptation and implementation of a "Scientist Spotlights" intervention. This intervention enables diverse students to author reflective assignments exploring...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of the District of Columbia $399,736 on September 1, 2026, under the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Targeted Infusion Projects initiative to re-invigorate chemistry education at the institution. The project redesigns introductory chemistry laboratory instruction through inquiry-based learning strategies emphasizing collaborative problem-solving, experimental design, and scientific communication. Deliverables include inquiry-based laboratory experiences with computational molecular visualization, peer mentoring programs, scientific writing activities, expanded summer research opportunities, and faculty-guided mentoring. The project encompasses outreach to community college and local high school students, exposure to modern scientific instrumentation, and research dissemination opportunities. These activities aim to increase student engagement, confidence, persistence, and retention in STEM disciplines while strengthening pathways into science careers and graduate education. Performance occurs at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC, with the period of performance running through August 31, 2029. The award is classified as a Project Grant under CFDA 47.076, STEM Education.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $399.7k | 8/13/26 |