Funding Opportunities at NSF Facilitating Translation of Research Findings on Learning to the Classroom

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Funding Opportunities at NSF Facilitating
Translation of Research Findings on Learning to
the Classroom
Scott M. Freundschuh Geography and Regional
Science National Science Foundation
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learning
environment
REESE
spatial abilities
education
ALT
ATE
place
cognition
ITEST
DR-K12
geography
culture
landscape
ISE
REU
RUI
RET
geovisualization
process
technology
diversity
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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_id50
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Cycle of Innovation and Learning
evaluate effectiveness study complex phenomena
generalize
REESE DR-K12 ISE ITEST
ITEST DR-K12 ISE REESE
synthesize lines of work identify new insights
and questions to inform new research and
development set research and development agendas
implement innovations study why interventions
have the impacts they have with particular groups
REESE DR-K12 ISE ITEST
study and clarify phenomena of interest frame
issues operationalize goals and constructs
develop and propose theory conduct basic
research on learning
design, develop, test, validate, and refine
materials, measurement tools, and methods in
specific contexts
DR-K12 ISE ITEST REESE
REESE DR-K12 ISE ITEST
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REESEResearch and Evaluation on Education in
Science and LearningGOAL Advance the
frontiers of Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math (STEM) learning, education and
evaluationHOW Provide foundational knowledge
necessary to improve STEM teaching and learning
at all educational levels in all
settingsPRIMARY OUTCOMES research findings,
methods and theoretical perspectives
http//www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id13
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DR-K12Discovery Research K-12GOAL 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 makersPRIMARY
OUTCOMES resources, models or technologies
grounded or informed by research findings and
practice
http//www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id50
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ISEInformal Science EducationGOAL build on
educational research and practiceHOW 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_id53
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ITESTInnovative Technology Experiences for
Students and TeachersGOAL enhance
participation in the U.S. STEM and ICT
(Information and Communication Technology)
intensive workforceHOW 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_id54
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ALTAdvanced Learning TechnologiesJoint Program
with Computer Information Science and Engineering
(CISE) and EHRGOAL transform learning and
educational opportunities in computational
technologyHOW support research and
prototyping work that is built around well
defined learning and technology goals AND that
leads to generalizable advances in knowledge and
technologyPRIMARY OUTCOME radical
improvements in learning through innovative
computer and information technologies
http//www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id12
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ATEAdvanced Technology EducationGOAL improve
education in science and engineering technology
fields at undergraduate (focus on 2 year
colleges) and secondary education levelsHOW
create partnerships between academic institutions
and employersPRIMARY 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_id54
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SUPPLEMENTSAwards made to currently NSF funded
sites, or can be part of a new proposal
submissionROAResearch Opportunity
AwardREUResearch Experience for Undergraduate
StudentsRETResearch Experience for Teachers
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ROAResearch Opportunity AwardPart 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 institutionsPRIMARY 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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REUResearch Experience for UndergraduatesGOAL
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 NSFPRIMARY 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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RETResearch Experience for TeachersGOAL
build collaborative relationships between K-12
schools and institutions of higher-education
(e.g., bio, engineering, ocean studies)HOW
supporting active research participation by
education majors and teachers in STEM research
funded by NSFPRIMARY 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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