Selected NSF Programs in Undergraduate STEM Education
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Selected NSF Selected NSF Programs in Programs in
Undergraduate STEM Undergraduate STEM EducationEducation
Richard A. AlóDirectorate for Education and Human
ResourcesNational Science Foundation
September 17, 2011
Minority Serving Institutions-CyberInfrastructure Empowerment Coalition
www.msi-ciec.usCalifornia Institute of Telecommunications and Information
Technology, CalIT2
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Selected Programs in Selected Programs in DUEDUE
Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM TUES: NSF 10-544
STEM Talent Expansion Program- STEP: NSF 08-569 (Old)
Scholarshisps in STEM S-STEM: NSF 09-567
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring PAESMEM: NSF 11-xxx
National Science National Science FoundationFoundation
“NSF invests in the best ideas generated by scientists, engineers and educators working at the frontiers of knowledge, and across all fields of researchand education. Our mission, vision and goals are designed to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the U.S. science and engineering.”
National Science Foundation Investing in America’s Future Strategic Plan FY 2006-2011
The NSF StructureThe NSF Structure
Organization of EHR Organization of EHR DirectorateDirectorateDirectorate of Education & Human
Resources (EHR)
Division of Graduate Education(DGE)
Division of Undergraduate Education(DUE)
Division of Human Resource Development
(HRD)
Division of Research on Learning in Formal & Informal Settings (DRL)
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TUESTUESTransforming Undergraduate Ed in STEMTransforming Undergraduate Ed in STEM
Translating Learning Theory into PracticeTranslating Learning Theory into Practice
Our broadest, most innovative program
VisionExcellent STEM education for all undergraduate
students.
GoalStimulate, disseminate, and institutionalize
innovative developments in STEM education through the production of knowledge and the improvement of practice.
Program Mirrors Learning TheoryProgram Mirrors Learning Theory
Learner-Centered- learning begins with experience, knowledge, interest and motivation that learner brings to the setting.
Knowledge-Centered- problems can only be solved if students have a solid knowledge base from which they can draw
Community-Centered- Learning is usually more effective when it occurs within a community, where people can exchange ideas and receive feedback from other interest participants.
Assessment to support Learning- For quality of Learning to improve, there must be mechanisms in place to determine just how effective the teaching strategies are.
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New Challenges, New Strategies: Building Excellence in Undergraduate STEM education, AAAS 2010
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TUES: TUES: Four Project TypesFour Project TypesMaximum Award SizesMaximum Award Sizes
Type 1
$200,000 duration: 1 to 3 years
(+ $50,000 with community college partner)Type 2
$600,000 duration: 2 to 4 yearsType 3
$5,000,000 duration: 3 to 5 yrs (5 if max reqst)
Central Resource Projects: 3 - 5 yrs leadership & implementation work to increase impact of TUES
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TUES TUES Choice of Type ReflectsChoice of Type Reflects
Scale of the Project Number of institutions, students and faculty
Maturity of the Project (Stage) Phase 1 may lead to Phase 2, etc. But prior CCLI or TUES funding is not required
Scope of the Project Defined by number of components, based on
our view of the cyclic nature of educational innovation
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TUES TUES For Example, Type 1 reflectsFor Example, Type 1 reflects
Scope and Scale: One or two program components Limited number of students & faculty at one
institution
Expected Results: Contribute to understanding of effective STEM
education, typically by exploring new ideas Can serve as basis for Type 2 project Often motivated by an interest to apply for Type
2 later
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TUES: TUES: Types of projectsTypes of projectsIntegrate new instrumentation or equipment into under-graduate laboratories or field work Develop materials that use a new instructional approach embodying current understanding of how students learn
Introduce content from new research into existing courseExplore the practical aspects of using remote laboratories
Develop an instrument to assess students’ knowledgeProvide courses needed for efficient, seamless transfer from 2-yr to 4-yr colleges in partnership with other instn
Explore or pilot internet-based approaches for faculty professional development Develop interdisciplinary courses on public issues
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TUES TUES Types ReflectTypes ReflectScale of the Project Number of institutions, students and faculty
Maturity of the Project (Stage) Type 1 may lead to Phase 2, etc. But prior CCLI funding is not required
Scope of the Project Defined by number of components, based on
our view of the cyclic nature of educational innovation
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Cyclic Model for Creating Knowledge andCyclic Model for Creating Knowledge andImproving Practices in Improving Practices in STEMSTEM Education Education
Research on Teaching and
Learning
Implement Innovations
New Materials
and Strategies
Increase Faculty
Expertise
AssessAnd
Evaluate
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Five ComponentsFive Components from the from the
Cyclic Model Cyclic Model
Include one or more of these components • Create learning materials and teaching strategies• Develop faculty expertise• Implement educational innovations (not adoption)• Assess learning and evaluate innovation• Conduct research on STEM teaching and learning
Research
Implement
Materials
Expertise
Assess
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Component 1Component 1
Create Learning Materials and Teaching Strategies
New materials and toolsNew methods and strategiesRevised materials and strategiesAdapt and implement
Research
Implement
Materials
Expertise
Assess
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TUES: TUES: Over time, we have Over time, we have increased our emphasis onincreased our emphasis on
Building on and contributing to the literature on effective STEM education
Building a community of scholars in STEM education reform
Identifying project-specific measurable outcomes Project management and evaluation
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TUESTUES DeadlinesDeadlines
Deadline For Type 1 May 26, 27, 2011 (check website for
days)
Deadline For Type 2 and 3, and Central Resource Projects January 13, 2012
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Science, Mathematics and Engineering
MentoringMentoringA White House Initiative on behalf ofA White House Initiative on behalf of
President of the United StatesPresident of the United StatesIdentify outstanding mentoring efforts that enhance participation of groups (women, minorities, disabled) that are underrepresented in STEMAwardees serve as leaders in national effort to develop fully nation’s human resources in STEMMust have demonstrated outstanding and sustained mentoring and effective guidance to a significant number underrepresented students at K-12, undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral levels for minimum of five years.
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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Science, Mathematics and Engineering
MentoringMentoring
Awardee may be • an individual or organization
• From academia, industry, government
• Awardee• $10,000.00 Honorarium
• Invited to Washington for • Awards Ceremony with the President of USA• Recognition Events• Meetings with Leaders in Federal Sector
education and research• Focused workshops addressing effective mentoring
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STEP
STEM Talent Expansion Program
[STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics]
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STEP Basic Goals• Increase the number of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) in STEM
•Increase associate’s / bachelor’s degs (established or emerging STEM fields)
•Community colleges get credit for transfers to 4-year STEM programs
NSF 08-569, Letter of Intent due August 17, 2010 Full Proposal September 28, 2010
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Maximum Support Levels – Enrollment based
$500 K for 5 years for 1- 5,000 FTE undergrads
$1.0 M for 5 years for 5,001-15,000 undergrads
$2.0 M for 5 years for >15,000 undergrads
One proposal per institution (can be a partner on only one proposal)
STEP Budget $28 million expected in FY 2010 20-24 awards expected
STEP
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STEP Some features of good proposals
Focus on Recruitment and Retention Set up numerical targets for each; pipeline model
Usually more than one STEM discipline included avoid reducing majors in other STEM majors
STEM Faculty are PIs
Strong administrative support plus buy-in from key departments.
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Successful projects might provide:• Bridge programs that enable additional
preparation for students from HS or community colleges
• Programs to improve the quality of student learning• Peer tutoring, learning communities• new pedagogical approaches (e.g. mastery
learning, active learning, SENCER courses)
• Programs to encourage undergraduate research
• Student support mechanisms
STEP
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Outcomes expected:Description of activities that will be
institutionalized from the project
Plan for continuing efforts to increase number of STEM students & graduates
Formative assessment of progress towards goals
Dissemination of project results to broader community
STEP
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S-STEM S-STEM NSF Scholarships in NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Science, Technology, Engineering, &
MathMath
Goal: Provides funds to institutions to provide scholarships to academically talented, but financially needy, students
Students can be pursuing associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degrees
Scholarships can be up to $10,000/yr - up to 4 yrs within the limits of students official level of need.
(They can be less than $10K and less than 4 yrs)
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S-STEMS-STEM DeadlinesDeadlines
Optional Letter of Intent: July 13, 2011
Proposal Deadline: Aug 11, 2011
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S-STEM S-STEM Major Features of ProgramMajor Features of Program
Most STEM disciplines are eligible - except Social & Behavioral sciences
Grant size - max $600,000 (4 s-ship yrs), (up to 7% can be spent for admin costs and up to 8% for student support services)
One proposal per constituent school or college that awards STEM degrees (e.g. school of eng, college of arts & sciences)
Est: $50 to $70 million available in FY’09
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S-STEM S-STEM Special program featuresSpecial program features
PI must be member of STEM facultyS-ships to “natural” cohorts of students S-STEM students are full time & are US Citizens, Residents, Nationals, or refugees Institution must provide some student support structures Optional enhancements: research opportunities, tutoring, internships, etc.
INSPIREINSPIRE
• Support potentially transformative interdisciplinary research that spans NSF’s programmatic boundaries.• Create new, robust, and long–term funding opportunities for novel ideas from the scientific community.• Catalyze a change of NSF culture: supporting cross-cutting collaborations throughout the agency.
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INSPIREINSPIRE
Proposals on any NSF-supported topic will be accepted. Proposals may be submitted at any time. GPG compliance is required. Awards will generally be made to an individual PI or a small team. An INSPIRE 1 award will be co-funded by at least two intellectually diverse divisions or programs. Centralized co-funding, approved by an OIA-coordinated NSF-wide group, will support up to 50% of each INSPIRE 1 award. There will be $12.35 million in the FY 2012 OIA budget for this purpose. If a directorate or office provides internal front-office funds, that contribution will be matched by OIA in the same manner as divisional or program funds.
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