Project Grant 2613688
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Lewis University $218,502 on July 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to enhance inquiry-based chemistry laboratory instruction nationwide. The award funds a Level 2 Institutional and Community Transformation project designed to modernize general and inorganic chemistry laboratory experiments and advance faculty professional development. Lewis University will recruit 60 chemistry faculty members...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded DePaul University $211,624 on July 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program to enhance inquiry-based laboratory instruction in general and inorganic chemistry across the nation. The project trains chemistry faculty from two- and four-year institutions to develop and implement evidence-based laboratory experiments. The recipient will recruit 60 faculty members and deliver a multi-year cohort experience combining...
- The Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) awarded a $955,000 project grant to Aurora University in Aurora, IL to establish an Emerging Technologies Learning Lab. The grant period runs from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026. The Emerging Technologies Learning Lab will provide educational services and training focused on emerging technologies to support postsecondary instruction and expand opportunities for students. This grant builds on Aurora...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Rhode Island $1,488,349 on July 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and deliver faculty professional development in inquiry-based chemistry laboratory instruction. The project recruits 60 chemistry faculty members from two- and four-year institutions to participate in a multi-year cohort experience combining in-person and virtual meetings. Participating faculty will revise...
- 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 the University of the District of Columbia $399,736 on September 1, 2026, under the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Targeted Infusion Projects initiative to re-invigorate chemistry education at the institution. The project redesigns introductory chemistry laboratory instruction through inquiry-based learning strategies emphasizing collaborative problem-solving, experimental...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Virginia $387,628 on October 1, 2026, to investigate how chemistry instructors design and adapt assessments in response to generative artificial intelligence. The project generates foundational knowledge about instructor decision-making under the constraints of AI tools that can solve traditional chemistry problems with high accuracy, destabilizing established assessment practices. The research...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Salt Lake Community College five hundred thousand dollars on October 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to implement an artificial intelligence literacy initiative in gateway chemistry courses. Salt Lake Community College will deploy the A-PAVR framework (Abstract, Plan, Attempt, Verify, Reflect) across General Chemistry I and Introductory Chemistry, including concurrent enrollment sections taught...
- The University of South Florida was awarded a $278,389 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and evaluate a comprehensive utility value intervention for general chemistry courses. The goal of the project is to design, implement and assess instructional materials and activities to help undergraduate students understand the relevance and usefulness of chemistry concepts in everyday life and...
- 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...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Aurora University $396,032 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to redesign the general chemistry laboratory course sequence and embed computational problem-solving into undergraduate chemistry education. Aurora University will develop, implement, and study computationally-enriched general chemistry laboratory activities grounded in computational thinking for science and cognitive apprenticeship frameworks. The project will incorporate computation as a tool for students to explore chemical concepts, analyze data, build models, and solve problems in place of the traditional emphasis on step-by-step procedures and calculations. The university will support instructor learning through professional development and a faculty learning community. The project will produce open-access laboratory activities, instructor guides, computational notebooks, and assessment rubrics designed for adaptation by faculty at other institutions integrating computation into chemistry education. The award covers performance at Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois, from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029. Aurora University is a private, non-profit, Hispanic-Serving Institution enrolling approximately 6,000 degree-seeking students, with over 3,600 full-time undergraduates. The funding targets general chemistry, an introductory course that enrolls large numbers of students and influences persistence in STEM pathways, aiming to broaden access to data-intensive STEM practices and help prepare students for future coursework, research opportunities, and STEM careers.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $396.0k | 8/13/26 |