Project Grant SBR25023GR0033

This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program, formerly known as Education and Human Resources, provides $361,296 to Baylor College of Medicine over three years to develop the capacity of future STEM teachers through authentic research experiences involving data analytics. Specifically, the award aims to immerse six prospective secondary STEM teachers per year in mentored summer research experiences related to biological applications of data science at Baylor...

This Project Grant award of $736,651 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program aims to prepare 30 high-quality secondary STEM teachers to serve in high-need schools in Massachusetts over a five-year period. The key products and services to be delivered include: Recruiting and providing two-year scholarships for four cohorts of 7-8 undergraduate STEM majors in biology, mathematics, chemistry, or general science, to prepare them for STEM teaching careers in high-need schools....

This $1,808,065 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) to the University of Houston System aims to develop STEM teacher leaders in the areas of culturally responsive classroom management, engineering design, and induction. Key goals include: Recruiting and providing 5-year, $20,000 annual salary supplements to 15 Master Teacher Fellows (MTFs) to receive intensive training in culturally responsive classroom management (CRCM) and engineering design....

The Webster University project will provide $775,767 over five years from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to recruit and prepare 22 aspiring STEM teachers through specialized curricula and partnerships. The project aims to address the national need for qualified STEM teachers in high-need school districts by offering scholarships and strengthening pathways for undergraduate students pursuing both STEM and education degrees. Key partners include Ritenour...

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $290,373 to Central Michigan University to develop the abilities of STEM teacher educators to model core teaching practices (CTPs) for teacher candidates. The project aims to ensure new STEM teachers can effectively use CTPs, which research has shown best support learning for all students. Over 2 years, the project will facilitate a community of practice (COP) where STEM teacher...

This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program, formerly known as Education and Human Resources, provides $249,316 to Alabama State University to build capacity for supporting STEM educators in the Alabama Black Belt region. The university will strengthen partnerships with Trenholm State Community College and the Lowndes County Public School System to establish a pathway for STEM students to enter the regional teaching workforce. Curriculum and test...

This $441,059 award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to enhance student success and persistence in STEM fields at Oakton Community College, a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Over 3 years, the project will create a leadership development program for STEM Learning Assistants (LAs) and an expanded emerging leaders training program. The LA program will provide mentorship and pedagogical training to up to 60 LAs who will support active learning...

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to investigate the impact of engaging teacher candidates and new teachers in video-based analysis of STEM classrooms. The goal is to build their skills in noticing inclusive approaches to STEM teaching, with the potential to improve the effectiveness and retention of STEM teachers in high-need schools. The $117,457 award supports a collaborative research project led by Kennesaw...

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to address the critical shortage of qualified math and science teachers in rural and underserved K-12 school systems. With a total funding of $725,102, the University of West Alabama is leading a 5-year initiative to recruit, train, and support 29 new STEM teachers. Key components include: Providing financial aid, accelerated teacher certification pathways, and specialized STEM...

This National Science Foundation project grant of $637,498 supports Prairie View A&M University in building a community of racially and ethnically diverse secondary mathematics and science teachers. Funded under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education program (CFDA 47.076), the five-year project beginning July 15, 2023 aims to prepare 24 underrepresented minority students as STEM teachers through a bridge-to-teaching program, learning communities using the UTeach...