Project Grant 2539464
- Federal Grant Award Summary DePaul University received a $211,624 Project Grant awarded July 1, 2026, through the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). This collaborative research initiative aims to enhance chemistry laboratory instruction nationwide by developing and implementing evidence-based teaching practices. The project will establish a multi-year faculty cohort program, recruiting 60 chemistry faculty members...
- Lewis University was awarded a $1,490,929 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) for the period of January 15, 2022 through December 31, 2027. The grant funds the PROJECT SYNERGY initiative to develop connections at the interface of chemistry, physics, engineering, and data science. This interdisciplinary project aims to strengthen undergraduate STEM education through collaboration across scientific...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Rhode Island received a $1.49 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded July 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2031. This Level 2 Institutional and Community Transformation project delivers faculty professional development and curriculum modernization services to improve general and inorganic chemistry laboratory instruction...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education awarded a $167,816 Project Grant to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) on October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for November 30, 2027. This collaborative research initiative investigates the impact of perceived costs—defined as sacrifices and losses students associate with academic tasks—on student achievement and retention in organic...
- 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...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Michigan State University received a $299,187 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded July 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2026. This research project delivers empirical evidence on how undergraduate chemistry students develop understanding of bonding models and related conceptual knowledge across general, organic, and inorganic chemistry...
- Summary of Federal Project Grant Award Colorado State University received a $525,400 Project Grant awarded August 1, 2025, through the National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), specifically administered by the Division of Chemistry. Under this award, Professor Charles Henry's team is developing chemically modified laser-induced graphene (LIG) electrodes for advanced sensing applications. The primary deliverables include high-performance...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Iowa received a $283,843 Project Grant award dated January 15, 2026, from the National Science Foundation's Division of Graduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). This CAREER award, funded in part through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, supports early-career faculty development and advances in doctoral chemistry education. The project investigates faculty beliefs, values, and pedagogical approaches in doctoral...
- This $197,819 Project Grant, awarded on October 1, 2023 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, aims to develop undergraduate chemistry students' competency in scientific practices and their self-efficacy in carrying out those practices. The project team, consisting of researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and California State University, Fullerton, plans to implement a novel approach to engaging chemistry learners in science...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education awarded $1.999 million to College of Lake County under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) on October 1, 2025, to support retention and graduation of low-income students pursuing associate degrees in computer science and engineering. The grant will provide scholarships averaging $11,000 annually for up to five years to 65 high-achieving scholars with demonstrated financial need....
Lewis University received a $218,502 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. This collaborative research initiative aims to enhance inquiry-based laboratory instruction in general and inorganic chemistry across undergraduate institutions nationwide. The project will recruit 60 chemistry faculty members from two- and four-year institutions and provide multi-year cohort-based professional development through in-person and virtual meetings to support faculty in developing modernized laboratory experiments that emphasize skills applicable across STEM disciplines and incorporate authentic research experiences. The deliverables include revised teaching laboratory experiments, faculty professional development programming, and research-informed improvements to chemistry laboratory instruction. By reflecting on teaching practices and student learning data, participating faculty will enhance the educational value of laboratory experiences and better prepare graduates for modern chemistry and STEM careers. This Level 2 Institutional and Community Transformation Project addresses the national priority of training the next generation of scientists by helping faculty access and implement evidence-based laboratory teaching practices at the institutional and community level.Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $218.5k | 6/26/26 |