Project Grant 2524492
- This five-year, $1.48 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund scholarships and engagement activities to support the retention and graduation of 24 diverse, low-income students pursuing STEM degrees at the University of Houston. The University of Houston will provide scholarships from years one through graduation for students majoring in Earth and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, and physics. Scholars will participate in...
- The University of Houston Clear Lake was awarded a $450,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) on May 1, 2022 to develop StudyCrafter, an AI-supported platform for engaging learners to conduct research with human subjects through April 30, 2026. The STEM Education program aims to strengthen STEM education and ensure the vitality of the nation's STEM workforce. Through this funding, the University of...
- The National Science Foundation awarded the University of Houston a $500,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to provide research experiences for pre-service secondary STEM teachers. Through summer 2023-2025, the project will engage 30 prospective teachers in interdisciplinary research focused on industries of the future such as artificial intelligence, quantum information science, and biotechnology. Participants will conduct research at partnering Houston-area school...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $500,000 to the University of Houston to implement an undergraduate research training program in biology and biochemistry. The project will engage cohorts of financially disadvantaged students, including those from underrepresented populations, in a two-semester capstone course to develop scientific and workforce skills, followed by research placements with mentors. The primary goals are...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $2,700,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The 5-year grant will support the development of an innovative graduate program that brings together engineering, computer science, social science, business, and medicine to harness the transformative power of data science. The program will train 61 graduate students, including 41 funded trainees, on...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $299,895 Research Initiation Award to Clark Atlanta University under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076). The project aims to advance topological data analysis and train undergraduate students at the historically Black university in computer programming and data science. The research has the potential to improve health outcomes and produce educational modules for STEM courses. Additionally, the...
- The University of Hawaii at Manoa received a two-year, $349,948 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the Justice-Oriented Approaches for Data Science Education initiative. Through this funding, the University will develop and deliver data science curriculum and educational materials incorporating principles of social and ethical justice. The STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's STEM education...
- This $596,954 Project Grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, aims to establish a new data science pathway at a Hispanic-serving two-year college. The key goals are to: 1) increase dual-enrollment data science offerings at local high schools, 2) provide professional development for faculty to integrate industry-level data into math courses, and 3) facilitate collaborations with industry partners. The project will initiate...
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was awarded a $1,499,910 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop an inclusive national model supporting the success of low-income graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The award period is from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026. Through this funding, the University will create programs and...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $200,000 Project Grant to the University of Houston at Victoria under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The grant will fund a collaborative planning project between Victoria College and the University of Houston-Victoria to strengthen pathways for low-income STEM students. Specifically, over the one-year period of performance from October 2022 to September 2023, the universities will investigate mechanisms to better support low-income computing...
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) has been awarded a $493,617 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. This implementation and evaluation track project seeks to empower STEM students through a structured undergraduate research program in computational data science. The project will establish a year-long program to equip UHD students majoring in mathematics, applied statistics, data science, and computer science with skills in machine learning, data analysis, and statistical modeling. The program will integrate academic coursework, mentorship, and hands-on research opportunities, contributing to broader STEM participation and enhancing career and graduate school readiness. The project will also support the dissemination of research findings through faculty and student presentations, scholarly publications, and student-centered outreach events.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $493.6k | 8/7/25 |