Project Grant 2539042
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Clemson University $749,918 on October 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to deliver a two-year freshwater ecology research experience for 24 pre-service and in-service science teachers recruited across two cohorts. Clemson will deliver an immersive research program centered on citizen science investigations, mentoring from professional scientists, professional learning workshops, and field-based...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of South Carolina $157,689 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to examine how district science coordinator professional learning impacts the effectiveness and retention of new science teachers in high-need schools. The project explores the relationship between the professional learning of district science coordinators—both required professional development and self-directed...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Clemson University $945,564 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to build a next-generation technician workforce for advanced manufacturing and the electric vehicle supply chain through collaborative research. The project will develop and test an industry-responsive curriculum connecting two-year colleges, four-year colleges, industry partners, and credentialing organizations. The work...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Cleveland Community College $750,000 on March 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support retention and degree completion of low-income, high-achieving students in STEM fields. The award funds need-based scholarships of up to $15,000 per year for at least 120 scholars pursuing associate degrees and bachelor degrees in biology, data science, or computer science. Scholars receive faculty...
- This $188,901 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will establish a Research Hub to investigate factors that influence the recruitment, retention, and graduation of rural, low-income students in STEM fields. The five-year project brings together a strategic alliance of rural-serving institutions, including Mississippi State University, North Dakota State University, Indiana Wesleyan University, University of North...
- This $193,940 project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to research factors that influence the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students in STEM fields. The project will develop a strategic alliance among rural-serving institutions (RSIs) to collaborate on research about belonging and support for rural, low-income STEM students. Key activities include building and managing rural serving institution...
- This NSF STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $2,230,149 to Mississippi State University will support a collaborative research hub focused on increasing the retention, graduation, and STEM career participation of rural, low-income college students. The award will fund the development of a strategic alliance among five rural-serving institutions (RSIs) to conduct research on factors influencing the belonging, persistence, and academic/career outcomes of this student population. Key...
- The University of South Carolina was awarded a $954,469 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings. The grant was awarded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the Institute for Measurement Methods in Rural STEM Education. The Institute will develop and validate measurement tools and methods to evaluate STEM education programs serving rural communities. It will conduct research in South Carolina from...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of North Carolina at Pembroke $1,999,818 on April 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support retention and degree completion of low-income, academically talented undergraduate students in science and engineering fields. The project will provide scholarships averaging $12,900 annually for up to five years to 30 high-achieving, low-income scholars pursuing bachelor's degrees in...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded North Carolina State University $399,999 on October 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to conduct a national census of interdisciplinary undergraduate science programs in U.S. higher education. The project will document the scope, characteristics, and variation of interdisciplinary science learning environments across colleges and universities by developing a comprehensive census using publicly...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Clemson University $705,249 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to investigate the persistence of rural undergraduate students in life science degree programs through participatory action research. The project will identify and characterize the assets, resources, and networks that rural life science majors use to succeed, drawing on students from three institutions. The research will raise awareness among life science faculty and administrators about improving learning environments for rural students. The work addresses documented barriers to rural STEM participation, including limited high school STEM opportunities, financial constraints, and insufficient college-level mentoring. By examining strengths and support structures across multiple institutions and within the life sciences discipline specifically, the project aims to generate knowledge that supports rural student degree completion and workforce entry in the life sciences. Performance of work occurs in Clemson, South Carolina, with the period of performance running from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $705.2k | 8/4/26 |