Project Grant SMX53018GR0064

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...

This $999,998 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program will fund the Artemis Scholarship Program at Hollins University, a women's college in Roanoke, Virginia. Over a 6-year period, the grant will provide scholarships of up to $8,200 to 18 high-achieving, low-income female students pursuing bachelor's degrees in biology, environmental science, chemistry, and mathematics. The program aims to improve retention and graduation of women in STEM fields through...

This National Science Foundation Project Grant award of $1,239,952 provides funding from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2025 to develop and research a model for engaging African American young women in STEM and entrepreneurship through community-centered making. Funded under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the awardee Terc, Inc. will partner with The Forge Greensboro makerspace and the Greensboro Housing Authority to introduce participants to product design, computer-aided...

This $750,000 National Science Foundation project grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support North Central College's Leadership Experience and Advancement Program in STEM. Over six years, the college will provide scholarships and tailored support services to 15 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in biology, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, or neuroscience. Transfer students will receive two-year scholarships. Support...

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,...

The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to address the academic gender gap in STEM fields and align the state's workforce needs. The three-year grant, awarded on June 1, 2023, will support UNR's efforts to increase women's participation and success in STEM disciplines. Key activities may include targeted outreach, mentoring,...

This $1.5 million National Science Foundation project grant supports the University of Washington Tacoma's Promoting Early Retention of STEM Students program. Over seven years, the program will provide scholarships and academic support services to 48 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Students will receive full scholarships for their first two years and partial scholarships for years three and four. The...

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...

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...

Purdue University received a $399,999 National Science Foundation Project Grant under the STEM Education (47.076) program to foster culturally relevant programming learning experiences through learner-sourced contextualized worked examples. The three-year award running from June 2023 to May 2026 aims to engage and improve learning outcomes for female computing students by developing customized activities incorporating feminist pedagogy and learner contributions. Purdue will study the...