Funding Opportunities at NSF
Scott M. Freundschuh
Geography and Regional Science
National Science Foundation
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environment
learning
spatial abilities
REESE
education
ALT
ATE
place
cognition
ITEST
DR-K12
landscape
geography
culture
ISE
geovisualization
REU
RUI
diversity
Freundschuh
RET
process
technology
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EHR
Education and Human Resources
DRL
Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings
GOAL: generating knowledge, informing practitioners, and
transforming practice in STEM education
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=500047&org=EHR&from=home
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Cycle of Innovation and Learning
ITEST
DR-K12
evaluate
effectiveness; study
complex phenomena;
generalize
REESE
DR-K12
ISE
ITEST
ISE
REESE
synthesize lines of work; identify
new insights and questions to
inform new research and
REESE
development; set research and DR-K12
development agendas
ISE
ITEST
implement innovations;
study why interventions have
the impacts they have with
particular groups
DR-K12
ISE
ITEST
design, develop, test, validate,
and refine materials,
measurement tools, and methods
in specific contexts
REESE
study and clarify phenomena of
interest; frame issues;
operationalize goals and
constructs; develop and
REESE
propose theory; conduct basic
DR-K12
research on learning
ISE
ITEST
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REESE
Research and Evaluation on Education in Science and Learning
GOAL: Advance the frontiers of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
learning, education and evaluation
HOW: Provide foundational knowledge necessary to improve STEM teaching and
learning at all educational levels in all settings
PRIMARY OUTCOMES: research findings, methods and theoretical perspectives
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13667&org=DRL&from=home
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DR-K12
Discovery Research K-12
GOAL: Enable advances in K-12 student and teacher leaning of the STEM disciplines
HOW: Research and development of innovative resources, models and technologies for
use by students, teachers, administrators and policy makers
PRIMARY OUTCOMES: resources, models or technologies grounded or informed by
research findings and practice
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=500047&org=DRL&from=home
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ISE
Informal Science Education
GOAL: build on educational research and practice
HOW: increase interest in, engagement with and understanding of STEM by individuals
of all ages and backgrounds through self-directed experiences
PRIMARY OUTCOME: better understanding of STEM in both public and professional
audiences (e.g., informal science educators, researchers, evaluators, etc.)
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5361&org=DRL&from=home
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ITEST
Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers
GOAL: enhance participation in the U.S. STEM and ICT (Information and Communication
Technology) intensive workforce
HOW: design, implement, scale-up and test strategies for students and/or teachers AND
through research studies that deepen understanding of issues related to STEM workforce
participation.
PRIMARY OUTCOMES: STEM workforce development, participation and improvement
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5467&org=DRL&from=home
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ALT
Advanced Learning Technologies
Joint Program with Computer Information Science and Engineering (CISE) and EHR
GOAL: transform learning and educational opportunities in computational technology
HOW: support research and prototyping work that is built around well defined learning
and technology goals AND that leads to generalizable advances in knowledge and
technology
PRIMARY OUTCOME: radical improvements in learning through innovative computer
and information technologies
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12834&org=DRL&from=home
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ATE
Advanced Technology Education
GOAL: improve education in science and engineering technology fields at
undergraduate (focus on 2 year colleges) and secondary education levels
HOW: create partnerships between academic institutions and employers
PRIMARY OUTCOME: produce more science and engineering technicians to meet
workforce demands, improve technical skills in STEM disciplines
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5464
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SUPPLEMENTS
Awards made to currently NSF funded sites, or can be part of a new proposal submission
ROA
Research Opportunity Award
REU
Research Experience for Undergraduate Students
RET
Research Experience for Teachers
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ROA
Research Opportunity Award
Part of the NSF-wide Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) program (NSF 00-144)
GOAL: enhance the research productivity and professional development of science
faculty at undergraduate institutions through research activities
HOW: enable faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions to pursue research as
visiting scientists with NSF-supported investigators at other institutions
PRIMARY OUTCOMES: contribute to the basic knowledge in science and integrate
research in undergraduate education
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07041/nsf07041.jsp
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REU
Research Experience for Undergraduates
GOAL: attracting and/or retraining talented undergraduate students to STEM careers.
HOW: supporting active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the
areas of research funded by NSF
PRIMARY OUTCOME: develop a diverse, internationally competitive, and globally
engaged STEM workforce.
NOTE: can also be awarded as an REU Site via independent proposals
http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_contacts.jsp
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RET
Research Experience for Teachers
GOAL: build collaborative relationships between K-12 schools and institutions of highereducation (e.g., bio, engineering, ocean studies)
HOW: supporting active research participation by education majors and teachers in
STEM research funded by NSF
PRIMARY OUTCOME: enhance and strengthen the talent pool in STEM disciplines
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07557/nsf07557.pdf
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Potentially Relevant Programs at NSF
SLC (Science of Learning Centers)
PAC (Perception, Action and Cognition)
DLS (Developmental and Learning Sciences)
GRS (Geography and Regional Science)
STS (Science and Technology Studies)
IOS (Innovation and Organizational Science)
SSP (Science of Science Policy)
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Thank you for your attention.
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