The SCE Foundation will be opening applications for its next Digital Learning Challenge to afterschool providers on January 2, 2017. SCE believes that in order for the next generation to thrive as individuals, professionals, and citizens in a rapidly changing world, they must become motivated, thoughtful lifelong learners. They are extremely interested in understanding how … Read more
Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (NSF INCLUDES) is a comprehensive national initiative designed to enhance U.S. leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) discoveries and innovations focused on NSF’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and broadening participation in these fields. NSF INCLUDES supports efforts to … Read more
Interested in helping build more equitable relationships across research and practice? Want to meet others doing similar work? Apply for a 2017 Research + Practice Fellowship, designed for STEM educators and researchers interested in building more connections across research + practice. The Research + Practice Collaboratory supports increased communication and collaboration among educators and educational … Read more
Application submission is open until November 1, 2016 for the AAAS Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement Fellowship. This opportunity convenes mid-career scientists who demonstrate leadership not only in their research careers but also in promoting meaningful dialogue between science and society. The 2017-18 Fellows cohort will be composed of infectious disease researchers. The selected Fellows will spend … Read more
The National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (NCSCE) is requesting proposals for Partnership Champions: SENCER-ISE and Professional Development Through Mentoring to Enhance Learning Environments. Partnership Champions is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS; MG-10-15-0071-15) and is an extension of the existing SENCER-ISE (Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities- Informal Science Education) project, which … Read more
Interested in helping build more equitable relationships across research and practice? Want to meet others doing similar work? Apply for a 2016 R+P Travel Fellowship of up to $2000, created for informal and formal educators and researchers interested in building more connections across research + practice. The Research + Practice Collaboratory supports increased exchange and collaboration among STEM educators … Read more
The National Science Foundation Directorate of Education and Human Resources (EHR) will be hosting an open-house event on Friday, December 4 from 9:30-11:30 am. The event will be available both to in-person participants and via WebEx. Speakers include: Catherine A. Haden, Professor of Psychology, Loyola University of Chicago David W. Grissmer, Research Professor, University of … Read more
On February 18, National Science Foundation Program Officers and staff from the Center for Innovative Research in Cyberlearning (CIRCL) held a webinar on the latest Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies solicitation. The Cyberlearning program funds projects that integrate emerging technologies with advances in what we know about how people learn. An archive of the webinar … Read more
Science Learning+ will provide up to $14.4 million to support research into how learning happens outside the classroom, exploring the most effective practices and building the evidence base in this area. The aims are: (1) to learn more about, evaluate, and maximize the impact of informal learning experiences, and (2) to improve understanding of how … Read more
On Tuesday, February 18th from 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET, please join U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) program officers and Center for Innovative Research in Cyberlearning (CIRCL) staff for an informational webinar about the current NSF Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies solicitation. To participate, please register for the webinar. After registering, you will receive a … Read more