Project Grant P047M220690

Marian University Inc. was awarded a $649,465 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the STEM SCHOLARS initiative from June 2021 through May 2026. The STEM SCHOLARS initiative aims to support the graduation of biology, chemistry, and mathematics majors at Marian University by developing their ethical knowledge and identity as scientists. In line with the NSF STEM Education program's goal of ensuring the vitality of the...

The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Marquette University a $799,500 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. This 3-year award from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 will fund the Marquette University Seizing Opportunities Academic Readiness (SOAR) Cyber Explorers Pilot Program. The program aims to improve postsecondary instruction and expand opportunities for students. As the prime grantee, Marquette...

Marian University Inc., doing business as Marian College Inc., was awarded a $781,988 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation on August 1, 2021 with a completion date of July 31, 2026. The grant was awarded under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) to support the research project "CAREER: MITONUCLEAR CONFLICT AND CO-EVOLUTION IN A WILD POLYPLOID ANIMAL." The Biological Sciences program aims to promote progress in the biological sciences and strengthen the...

Mount Mary University, Inc. was awarded a $3 million project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026. The grant funds the STEM BY DESIGN project, which aims to increase the competitiveness of the nation's technical workforce through institutional change at Mount Mary University. The university will utilize human-centered design to develop and implement...

The National Science Foundation awarded Mount Mary University, Inc. a $999,760 Project Grant under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026. The grant funds the BUILDING SCIENTIFIC IDENTITY AND MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH SKILLS OF UNDERGRADUATE WOMEN IN CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY project. This project aims to provide leadership and ensure the vitality of the Nation's science, technology, engineering and...

Siena Heights University was awarded a $1.5 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to implement the "Applying Psychological Constructs and Student Supports to Improve the Education of Students in STEM" program from October 2022 through September 2028. Over the five-year period, the program will provide scholarships and comprehensive academic and career support services to 30 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students...

Our Lady of Lake University of San Antonio was awarded a $650,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education. The grant will support the development and implementation of an assets-based model to improve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate completion rates among Hispanic students at the University. Funded under the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA #47.076), the grant objectives align with the program's goal of...

This $375,000 Project Grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program. The grant will fund the "Statistical Mathematics and Research Training (SMART) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program" at Marist University over a three-year period from April 2025 to March 2028. The SMART REU program will provide a distinctive and immersive research opportunity for nine undergraduate students each summer....

This federal Project Grant award of $313,260.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education was provided to West Virginia Northern Community College to support the TRIO Upward Bound (CFDA 84.047) program. The Upward Bound program is designed to generate the academic skills and motivation necessary for low-income and potential first-generation college students, including veterans, to succeed in education beyond high school. Through this funding, West Virginia...

This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), provides $749,834 to Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The funding supports a project to increase degree completion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields among low-income, high-achieving undergraduates with demonstrated financial need. Over six years, the project will provide scholarships and academic supports to 12...