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Mathematics is the foundation of many STEM fields and success in mathematics is a catalyst for success in other scientific disciplines. Increasing the participation of women and other under-represented groups...

This NSF INCLUDES pilot addresses the challenge of broadening participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) among minoritized youth in grades 5-8 and their access to computer science (CS),...

Developing and maintaining a diverse, innovative workforce in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (known as STEM) is critical to American competitiveness in the world, but national surveys...

This presentation from the 2010 Informal Science Education Summit traces the history of NSF investments in informal STEM learning....

In this paper, David A. Ucko, President of Museums + more LLC, discusses the impact of NSF's Public Understanding of Science (PUOS) and Informal Science Education (ISE) programs on the...

By Gary Silverstein and Hannah Putman While some of us are all “aTwitter” about our favorite social networking site, another website you might consider getting excited about is the freshly redesigned Informal Science Education (ISE) Online Project Monitoring System (OPMS). As many readers already know, the National Science Foundation (NSF) ISE program expects all ISE-funded ... Read more

By Gary Silverstein, Hannah Putman, and Melissa Bryce Many of the projects that have entered baseline data into the Online Project Monitoring System (OPMS) have wondered whether any interesting findings about the NSF ISE program have emerged from the data. This article is the first in an ongoing series about what the ISE field can ... Read more

By Gary Silverstein, Hannah Putman, and Melissa Bryce, Westat. One of the most compelling aspects of the informal science field is the wide array of techniques that projects employ to deliver innovative science education to public and professional audiences.  In our third monthly column highlighting findings from the ISE Online Project Monitoring System (OPMS), we ... Read more

Join STELAR on September 27 & 28 as we host National Science Foundation (NSF) Program Officers for a virtual informational workshop designed to highlight the NSF funding opportunities for STEM education research at the PreK-12 level!  This event is intended to raise awareness and increase the geographic diversity of the ITEST portfolio. As space is limited, priority ... Read more

The STEM Learning and Research Center (STELAR) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are working to raise awareness and build the capacity of the field to propose strong, competitive ITEST proposals while increasing the geographic diversity of the ITEST portfolio. To do so, they will be hosting proposal development workshops open to all, in particular ... Read more

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released a new solicitation for the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. Proposals are due on November 13, 2015. From NSF: ITEST is a program that promotes PreK-12 student interests and capacities to participate in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communications ... Read more

Join STELAR as they host NSF Program Officers for a series of informational office hours in June and July. The entire hour of each session will be spent addressing general questions from proposal writers in an informal, Q&A style discussion. Sessions will focus on either general proposal questions, or questions specific to the ITEST Scaling ... Read more

The Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL), in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) supports innovative research, development, and evaluation of learning and teaching across all science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines in both formal and informal learning settings, and in any age group.  DRL seeks program directors with ... Read more

The Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) announces a nationwide search for rotator Program Directors across several of its programs at the National Science Foundation. NSF Program Directors bear the primary responsibility for carrying out the Agency’s overall mission – to support innovative and merit-reviewed projects in basic research and education that contribute ... Read more

The National Science Foundation has released a new solicitation for the Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) that contains opportunities for informal science educators to support, work, or partner with MRSECs. Partnership opportunities could include work such as: “Promotion of the integration of research and education, and development of effective education/outreach activities that are ... Read more

AAAS will develop and host a PI meeting for currently funded ISE Youth, Community and ASCEND projects. The goal of the meeting is to maximize the learning and contribution of...

This is an NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology, under the program Broadening Participation of Groups Under-represented in Biology. The fellow, Robert Habig, is conducting research and receiving training that...

The National Science Foundation Promoting Research and Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation (PRIME) program seeks to support research on evaluation with special emphasis on exploring innovative approaches for determining the impacts and usefulness of STEM education projects and programs; building on and expanding the theoretical foundations for evaluating STEM education and workforce development initiatives, including ... Read more

The PRIME program seeks to support research on evaluation with special emphasis on: (1) exploring innovative approaches for determining the impacts and usefulness of STEM education projects and programs; (2) building on and expanding the theoretical foundations for evaluating STEM education and workforce development initiatives, including translating and adapting approaches from other fields; and (3) ... Read more

On Monday, September 30th, the National Science Foundation released the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) solicitation for FY2014. Due to the current government shutdown and the unavailability of the NSF website, the Center for Advancement of Informal Science (CAISE) is posting the solicitation on InformalScience.org. The solicitation seeks to advance new approaches to and evidence-based ... Read more

The National Science Foundation’s new Strategic Plan, Building the Future: Investing in Discovery and Innovation – NSF Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 – 2022, was released on February 12, 2018. To achieve NSF’s vision of “A Nation that is the global leader in research and innovation,” the Plan lays out three strategic goals. The ... Read more

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released an updated version of the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The PAPPG is comprised of documents relating to the Foundation’s proposal and award process for the assistance programs of NSF. The full document is available on the NSF website. Significant changes and clarifications from the previous edition may ... Read more

Overview About NSF AISL Applying for Funding Current Funding Opportunities Resources Funded AISL Projects Solicitation Webinars NSF Resource Centers Service Be an AISL Reviewer Work for NSF REVISE is a resource center funded by the NSF AISL program to support AISL PIs and cultivate a diverse community dedicated to promoting equity across the informal science ... Read more

Various NSF resources to guide your project. Working with NSF: Resources, tools, and training to strengthen proposal competitiveness. Resources, tools, and training to strengthen proposal competitiveness. NSF 101. NSF 101 answers commonly asked questions for applicants who might be new to applying for NSF funding opportunities and want to know more about how to communicate ... Read more

The National Science Foundation Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability (SEES) Fellows program advances science, engineering, and education to inform the societal actions needed for environmental and economic sustainability and human well-being while creating the necessary workforce to complete those challenges. Fellows will complete interdisciplinary work that includes research experiences beyond the Fellows’ areas of ... Read more