Project Grant 2610127
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education awarded a $492,626 Project Grant to Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). This grant supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive Undergraduate Research Experiences (UREs) program at a large, urban two-year college in the Southwest. Key deliverables include the...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $944,769 to Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, to develop semiconductor workforce training pathways in Arizona. In collaboration with Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, and Chandler Unified School District, MCCCD will create integrated educational pathways from...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Arizona Western College received a $137,478 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. The award supports modernization of the institution's chemistry laboratory curricula through the acquisition of high-end analytical instrumentation, including a flame atomic absorption/emission spectrometer,...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) received a $581,955 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2030. This Level 3 Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) collaborative project, conducted in partnership with Randolph Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College,...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education awarded $164,125 to the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) for a two-year planning initiative (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028). The award supports implementation of the SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) curriculum at Mesa Community College – Red Mountain. The primary...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Lewis University received a $218,502 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 completion targeted for June 30, 2031. This collaborative research initiative aims to modernize chemistry laboratory instruction nationwide by developing and delivering professional development programming for undergraduate chemistry faculty. The project will...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Chemeketa Community College District received a $2.0 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded January 15, 2026, with completion targeted for December 31, 2031. This Track 2 Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) award supports 98 academically talented, low-income scholars pursuing transfer degrees in Biology, Chemistry,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary DePaul University received a $211,624 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) 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 chemistry laboratory instruction nationwide by developing and implementing evidence-based teaching practices. The project will recruit 60 chemistry faculty members from 2- and 4-year...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) $398,508 under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) to enhance workforce development capabilities across five collaborating institutions. Commencing October 1, 2025, and concluding September 30, 2028, the Scaling Partnerships and External Collaborations Through Industry-Aligned Learning (SPECIAL) project will develop infrastructure and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education awarded California State University San Marcos Corporation $1,977,368 under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) through a Project Grant effective December 1, 2025, with completion targeted for November 30, 2031. The S-STEM Vertical Mentoring Learning Community project provides scholarships averaging $15,000 annually to 21 high-achieving, low-income undergraduate scholars pursuing Bachelor...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education awarded $499,415 to the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and implement an integrated instructional framework that modernizes undergraduate chemistry laboratory education. Initiated October 1, 2026, and concluding September 30, 2029, this Track 1 Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) project will deliver hands-on learning experiences using contemporary laboratory tools and methodologies aligned with current industry and scientific research practices. The instructional framework incorporates continuous flow chemistry, air- and moisture-sensitive techniques, process analytical technologies, and sustainable laboratory practices designed to build student technical competency, scientific confidence, and problem-solving abilities. The project will expand access to advanced STEM learning opportunities at the two-year college level while strengthening workforce preparation pathways and student participation in authentic scientific research relevant to emerging careers in chemical manufacturing and sustainable chemistry. MCCCD will conduct comprehensive assessment and evaluation utilizing survey instruments, laboratory skill rubrics, interviews, focus groups, reflective activities, and longitudinal tracking of student participation and progression. Project outcomes will be disseminated through conference presentations and other venues to advance evidence-based STEM education practices that support student learning, persistence in STEM fields, and professional development in chemistry and related disciplines.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $499.4k | 6/30/26 |