July 29th, 2015
The solicitation for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) Program is now available. From NSF:
The Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program seeks to advance new approaches to and evidence-based understanding of the design and development of STEM learning opportunities for the public in informal environments; provide multiple pathways for broadening access to and engagement in STEM learning experiences; and advance innovative research on and assessment of STEM learning in informal environments. The AISL program supports seven types of projects: (1) Collaborative Planning, (2) Exploratory Pathways, (3) Research in Service to Practice, (4) Innovations in Development, (5) Broad Implementation, (6) Conferences, and (7) Informal STEM Learning Resource Center (FY 2016 only).
Proposals are due on November 4, 2015. The complete solicitation is now available on the National Science Foundation’s website.