Project Grant P120A220001

The National Science Foundation awarded a $222,380 Project Grant to The University Corporation under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and evaluate a transitional undergraduate research experience model at California State University Northridge. The project aims to enhance access to STEM careers by facilitating the transition from course-based to internship-based undergraduate research. Key deliverables include developing two-semester bridge courses incorporating short...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education Program (CFDA 47.076) award of $192,194 provides funding to Texas Tech University System to build and manage a research network focused on investigating factors that influence the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students in STEM fields. The key products and services delivered through this 5-year project include: Conducting research through a network of rural-serving institutions to gather and analyze data on the...

The National Science Foundation awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to Indiana University under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM Education) program (CFDA 47.076) to support the project "Transforming STEM Career Pathways: Examining a Multigenerational Mentorship Environment to Support Persistence of Women of Color Pursuing STEM Education at Community Colleges" from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. The grant aims to examine a multigenerational...

The National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) awarded a $500,000 project grant to California Baptist University (CBU) on May 15, 2024. The "3 PASOS (3 STEPS) PROGRAM" aims to improve recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in STEM fields at CBU through research opportunities, mentorship, and hands-on learning. The program seeks to strengthen STEM education and broaden participation by supporting students from diverse backgrounds,...

This $300,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA #47.076) will fund the development of an informal learning program and associated research study aimed at increasing interest in STEM careers among Black girls aged 10-12. The University of Georgia Research Foundation will receive funding to design and implement a summer camp exploring engineering, math, and physical science concepts. Participants will make connections between hands-on science...

The National Science Foundation awarded $299,984 under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) to the University of California, Los Angeles to develop the Change Leadership Development Program. The two-year project will equip graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with change leadership skills to advance inclusive, evidence-based teaching in STEM fields. Through online courses and institutes, participants will learn to influence colleagues,...

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education provides $500,000 in funding to the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) to increase the number of summer undergraduate research and internship opportunities available to students attending a Hispanic Serving two-year college. The key products and services to be delivered include: Offering a multi-pronged approach that combines research experiences, exposure to diverse STEM research...

This NSF STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $2,230,149 to Mississippi State University will support a collaborative research hub focused on increasing the retention, graduation, and STEM career participation of rural, low-income college students. The award will fund the development of a strategic alliance among five rural-serving institutions (RSIs) to conduct research on factors influencing the belonging, persistence, and academic/career outcomes of this student population. Key...

The National Science Foundation's STEM Education program awarded a $400,000 Project Grant to the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, located in Bloomsburg, PA, to improve student success in first-year STEM courses. The project aims to implement two proven approaches - the co-requisite model and the Learning Assistant (LA) model - to increase college completion and retention, particularly for disadvantaged students, in STEM degree programs. Through the co-requisite model, students with...

This $500,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to increase undergraduate retention in computer science, especially for students from underrepresented groups. The University of California, Irvine will use predictive modeling to identify first-year students at risk of struggling academically, and provide personalized interventions such as small group math tutoring, wellness workshops, and peer/faculty mentorship. The project...