Project Grant 2510489
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support the development of immersive virtual reality (VR) laboratory environments that feature high-fidelity interactive avatars and tactile feedback. The goal is to enable collaborative learning in online STEM education that replicates the hands-on, embodied experiences of physical laboratories. Specifically, the $300,000 project will investigate how VR labs enhanced with realistic...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $199,974 to San Francisco State University (SFSU) to acquire virtual reality (VR) equipment and resources. The project, titled "VRMAS: VR Maker Space," aims to strengthen undergraduate learning in STEM education, particularly in computer science and engineering courses at SFSU and across the 23-campus California State University system. The award will fund 10 VR workstations...
- This $498,490 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to advance STEM student success at the University of Alaska Anchorage's (UAA) Mat-Su College through the integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies across early STEM courses. The primary goals are to: 1) enhance engagement, interest, and conceptual understanding in STEM fields like biology, chemistry, and physics through immersive VR simulations,...
- This Project Grant award of $575,142.00 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to compare the effectiveness of using virtual reality artificial intelligence simulations versus peer teaching to prepare undergraduate STEM education students to teach science in K-12 schools. The project, led by the University of West Florida in partnership with Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M University, Kennesaw State University, and Drake University, will...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $398,946 Project Grant to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076). The grant supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based, innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of undergraduate students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in pursuing STEM graduate...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $600,000 to The University of Texas at San Antonio to develop immersive virtual reality (VR) laboratory environments that feature realistic avatars and tactile feedback. The goal is to enhance collaborative learning in online STEM laboratories and address limitations of current virtual tools in replicating the hands-on, communicative experiences essential for deep science learning. The...
- This federal Project Grant award, valued at $669,916 and issued by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, aims to improve conceptual understanding of "invisible physics" concepts through the development of evidence-based practices for using virtual reality (VR) in undergraduate engineering education. The primary objectives are to: (a) advance scientific models of human learning in VR environments, (b) provide reliable evidence on the...
- This $240,108 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to prepare undergraduate STEM education students to effectively teach K-12 students. The project will investigate and compare two instructional practice modalities - virtual reality artificial intelligence avatar simulations and scaffolded peer teaching - to evaluate their impact on approximately 250 preservice STEM teachers across five institutions, including Drake University,...
- This Project Grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), supports the development, implementation, and study of innovative models for improving the preparation and success of undergraduate students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in pursuing STEM graduate programs and careers. The $398,619 award to Alcorn State University aims to transform chemistry education by creating and studying immersive virtual reality learning...
- The University of Miami was awarded a $299,638 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) on December 15, 2021. The grant will support the development of a three-dimensional immersive learning environment to improve student learning of foundational engineering concepts through November 30, 2024. As the prime awardee, the University of Miami will leverage virtual and augmented reality technologies...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,249,992.00 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to implement an initiative focused on enhancing student engagement and retention in STEM programs through the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) learning. The key components of the project include: 1) integrating VR-based curricular enhancements and hands-on learning activities into STEM courses across disciplines such as computer science, engineering, physics, biology, and mathematics; and 2) implementing structured seminars to develop students' essential cognitive and metacognitive skills, including time management, goal setting, study strategies, and critical thinking. The project aims to deepen students' understanding of complex STEM topics, foster skill development, and improve overall retention rates for participating students at this historically black college and university (HBCU). The award period is from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2029.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.2m | 7/24/25 |