Project Grant 2539246
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $900,000 Project Grant under its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Northeastern University. The grant, awarded on November 1, 2024, supports the development of an "AI-Empowered Reflective Learning" tool that aims to deepen and accelerate learning through the use of AI-supported prompts and feedback across different interaction contexts, including digital learning environments, virtual reality simulations, and augmented reality...
- The National Science Foundation awarded The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, operating as Farmingdale State College, $164,178 on January 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program to develop and evaluate the Socratic Metacognitive Inquiry-Based Learning Environment (SMILE), a framework designed to enhance critical thinking and metacognitive skills among undergraduate computer science students through structured use of artificial intelligence and large language models. The...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded The Pennsylvania State University $268,613 on January 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to implement and evaluate the Socratic Metacognitive Inquiry-Based Learning Environment (SMILE), a framework designed to strengthen critical thinking and independent learning among undergraduate students in introductory programming courses through responsible use of artificial...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Cornell University $499,999 on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop a framework for enhancing pedagogical practices for teamwork in undergraduate engineering education. The project will synthesize research from education, organizational management, and engineering education to create resources that help faculty make deliberate decisions about how teams are formed, supported,...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $599,891 project grant to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM Education) program to develop artificial intelligence interventions for improving student performance in college STEM courses. The three-year award, issued on June 1, 2022 and set to conclude on May 31, 2025, will fund the creation of an AI system to deliver individualized just-in-time interventions tailored to enhance...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded Southern Methodist University $449,605 on October 1, 2025, under the STEM Education program to advance student engagement and achievement in high-enrollment STEM courses by improving and evaluating CourseMirror, a mobile learning environment that delivers real-time, AI-guided reflection support. CourseMirror uses natural language processing to prompt learners to reflect on content that...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded The Ohio State University $364,949 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and deploy an AI web interface that serves as a metacognitive coach in gateway mathematics courses. Over three years through September 30, 2029, the research team will build a tool designed to scaffold pre-exam study planning and post-exam reflection, addressing a central tension between student agency and...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Cornell University a $773,789 project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to conduct research from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2026. The research aims to evaluate how open educational resources facilitate implementation of Vision and Change principles across diverse institutions. Specifically, Cornell University will collaborate with other institutions to study how open resources can support curricular and cultural changes called...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education awarded $349,516 to The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York (RF-SUNY) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop an artificial intelligence-supported tool for analyzing and assessing the quality of mathematical argumentation in elementary classrooms. The project, which commenced September 1, 2025 and extends through August 31, 2028, integrates psychometrics,...
- Cornell University received a $470,975 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) federal grant program (CFDA 47.076). The grant will fund the development of an AI-based conversational agent called Social Media Co-Pilot to enhance teens' digital literacy and cyber safety education. Cornell will employ natural language processing techniques to create a...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Cornell University $750,000 on August 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and study an AI-augmented reflection tool designed to support critical thinking in undergraduate STEM courses. The project will optimize an adaptive reflection platform that provides follow-up prompts to help students deepen their thinking about course experiences in physics, biology, biomedical engineering, and related STEM contexts. The work addresses a scalability challenge: traditional reflection activities rely on rigid prompts and are difficult for instructors to evaluate at scale in large courses. The research will investigate how reflection quality correlates with gains in domain-specific critical thinking, examine whether reflective practices developed in introductory courses transfer to later STEM learning environments, and advance understanding of how generative AI can be used responsibly as formable support. Implementation will span multiple STEM courses, disciplines, and institutions. The project will employ discipline-based critical thinking assessments and qualitative coding frameworks to analyze reflection quality and will generate practical information about how students make sense of their learning. Performance occurs in Ithaca, New York, with work through July 31, 2029. Cornell University's Office of Sponsored Programs administers the award.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $750.0k | 7/22/26 |