2406492
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Targeted infusion project: Talladega early research for undergraduates (ERU) in STEM program - the historically black colleges and universities undergraduate program (HBCU-UP) through targeted infusion projects supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based, innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of HBCU undergraduate students so that they may pursue science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) graduate programs and/or careers.
The goal of this project is to increase graduation and retention rates at Talladega College by providing early exposure to undergraduate research, strategic professional development, and academic support to incoming students, promoting enhanced learning and personal growth.
The project's activities will be based on evidence-based learning methods designed to enhance student knowledge and understanding.
Key components include a two-week early arrival orientation, mentoring on transitioning from high school to college, introductions to STEM majors and careers, presentations by Talladega professors and guest speakers from national labs and industry, and engagement in short-term research activities.
In addition, weekly mentoring sessions will provide ongoing encouragement and support.
The societal benefits will be realized as students participate in summer research opportunities and reflection workshops to assess their intellectual growth, academic behaviors, and research skills.
The project will assess its impact on student retention, graduation, and career outcomes, with the goal of establishing a model program for early undergraduate research.
An external consulting group will also assist in developing evaluation plans and metrics to measure the program's efficacy, ensuring that it effectively contributes to the field of STEM education and broadens participation among underrepresented groups.
Ultimately, this initiative will potentially increase retention rates and graduation rates at Talladega College, contributing to the national interest by broadening and fostering a skilled STEM workforce.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Subawards are not planned for this award.
The goal of this project is to increase graduation and retention rates at Talladega College by providing early exposure to undergraduate research, strategic professional development, and academic support to incoming students, promoting enhanced learning and personal growth.
The project's activities will be based on evidence-based learning methods designed to enhance student knowledge and understanding.
Key components include a two-week early arrival orientation, mentoring on transitioning from high school to college, introductions to STEM majors and careers, presentations by Talladega professors and guest speakers from national labs and industry, and engagement in short-term research activities.
In addition, weekly mentoring sessions will provide ongoing encouragement and support.
The societal benefits will be realized as students participate in summer research opportunities and reflection workshops to assess their intellectual growth, academic behaviors, and research skills.
The project will assess its impact on student retention, graduation, and career outcomes, with the goal of establishing a model program for early undergraduate research.
An external consulting group will also assist in developing evaluation plans and metrics to measure the program's efficacy, ensuring that it effectively contributes to the field of STEM education and broadens participation among underrepresented groups.
Ultimately, this initiative will potentially increase retention rates and graduation rates at Talladega College, contributing to the national interest by broadening and fostering a skilled STEM workforce.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Subawards are not planned for this award.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE GOAL OF THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, "HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM", IS IDENTIFIED IN THE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.NSF.GOV/PUBLICATIONS/PUB_SUMM.JSP?ODS_KEY=NSF23563
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Talladega,
Alabama
35160-2354
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Talladega College was awarded
Project Grant 2406492
worth $398,167
from the Division of Human Resource Development in August 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Talladega Alabama United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 47.076 Education and Human Resources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/27/24
Period of Performance
8/15/24
Start Date
7/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$398.2K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$398.2K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2406492
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Private Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
491106 DIVISION OF EQUITY FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEM
Funding Office
491106 DIVISION OF EQUITY FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEM
Awardee UEI
Q9D9V1H5J547
Awardee CAGE
4B2A5
Performance District
AL-03
Senators
Tommy Tuberville
Katie Britt
Katie Britt
Modified: 8/27/24