Project Grant 2610174
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded a $995,575 project grant to the Virginia Community College System Office, doing business as Northern Virginia Community College, to develop a supervisor professional learning model to improve internships in information and communication technology. The grant period runs from December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2025 under the STEM Education program (CFDA #47.076), which aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education awarded a $539,534 Project Grant (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) to Northern Virginia Community College on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. This collaborative research initiative develops a regional professional learning community focused on integrating semiconductor (CHIP) industry content and evidence-based instructional practices into secondary education. The...
- This Project Grant award of $499,990.00 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to enhance the academic and professional preparation of community college students in STEM disciplines, particularly those transferring to four-year institutions. The primary components of the project include: Establishing a Science Transfer Resource Group to provide tailored advising and career exploration for transfer students. Implementing a competitive Research...
- This $1,499,958 National Science Foundation project grant will support Northern Virginia Community College in providing scholarships and academic support services to low-income, high-achieving students pursuing associate degrees in engineering. Over the six-year grant period, the college aims to provide scholarships to 85 students and increase the number who transfer to four-year institutions to complete engineering degrees. Funds will support student financial needs, close equity and...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Northern Virginia Community College (Virginia Community College System Office) $215,701 on October 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate the Framework for Rigorous AI-Assisted Computer Science Education (FRAME), an instructional framework integrating artificial intelligence into introductory computer science courses while emphasizing authentic software...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Virginia Community College System Office (Northern Virginia Community College) $999,938 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to enhance geospatial curriculum through integration of uncrewed/unmanned aircraft systems technologies. The recipient will integrate UAS into community college GIS coursework, enabling students to collect, process, and analyze their own data rather than relying on...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Engineering Education and Centers awarded Northern Virginia Community College $166,995 on October 1, 2025, under the IUSE/PFE:RED (Improving Undergraduate STEM Education / Pathways for Engagement: Research Experiences and Demonstrations) program to plan and examine engineering identity development and transfer pathways at a multi-campus community college. NOVA and its collaborator Virginia Tech will conduct research addressing three core questions: how...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,989,686 STEM Education Program (CFDA 47.076) project grant to Virginia Wesleyan University to support the retention and graduation of 30 high-achieving, low-income undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM fields over a 5-year period. The project will provide comprehensive support through scholarships, faculty and peer mentoring, research and internship experiences, career planning services, and networking opportunities. Additional...
- This $500,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) is intended to enhance undergraduate research experiences for community college students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The project, titled "Beyond the Classroom: Increasing Persistence in STEM through External Validation in Community College Undergraduate Research Experiences," aims to provide opportunities for students...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Maricopa County Community College District $499,415 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and implement research-centered laboratory experiences in undergraduate chemistry education. The recipient will develop and study an integrated instructional framework combining continuous flow chemistry, air- and moisture-sensitive techniques, process analytical technologies, and...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded $498,794 to Northern Virginia Community College on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to design and deliver a year-long residency at George Mason University's Center for Molecular Engineering for community college faculty and high school dual enrollment teachers. The residency immerses educators in authentic research experiences in advanced chemical synthesis and analytical spectroscopy. Participating educators will develop hands-on expertise in these techniques, create inquiry-based curricular materials derived from active research, and collaborate with NSF-funded FLASCS (Fulfilling Laboratory Assistantships for Science College Students) students to establish a sustainable educational research network. The program strengthens educators' pedagogical content knowledge and enables them to integrate modern research practices into their classrooms. Broader impacts include expanding access to advanced STEM training for educators serving diverse student populations, strengthening the STEM workforce pipeline, improving student engagement through inquiry-based instruction, and disseminating open-access curricular resources as a scalable model for partnerships between research universities, community colleges, and K-12 systems. Performance runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029 at the Annandale, Virginia location. This is a Project Grant, the standard assistance type for NSF undergraduate education research and development initiatives.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $498.8k | 7/21/26 |