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Announcement | NSF Proposal Tip about Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts
Are you submitting a DRK-12 proposal? Confused about the broader impacts and intellectual merit sections? Follow the guidance provided in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF 18-1 [Chapter II, Section C 2 d. (i)], namely, you should include separate statements on broader impacts and intellectual merit in both the project description and the project summary. While…
Are you submitting a DRK-12 proposal? Confused about the broader impacts and intellectual merit sections? Follow the guidance provided in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF 18-1 [Chapter II, Section C 2 d. (i)], namely, you should include separate statements on broader impacts and intellectual merit in both the project description and the project summary. While…
Posted: Wednesday, October 24
Event | EHR Core Research Full Proposal Deadline
Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504924
Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504924
Posted: Tuesday, October 23
Event | EHR Core Research Full Proposal Deadline
Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504924
Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504924
Posted: Tuesday, October 23
Resource | Improving the preparation of novice secondary science teachers for English learners: A proof of concept study
This proof of concept study investigated a secondary science teacher preparation intervention in six university programs across Arizona, California, and Texas. Researchers and science method instructors (SMIs) collaboratively restructured respective science method courses to hold fidelity to an interrelated set of instructional practices that attend to science learning as envisioned in a…
This proof of concept study investigated a secondary science teacher preparation intervention in six university programs across Arizona, California, and Texas. Researchers and science method instructors (SMIs) collaboratively restructured respective science method courses to hold fidelity to an interrelated set of instructional practices that attend to science learning as envisioned in a…
Posted: Monday, October 22
Resource | Towards Meaningful Physics Recognition: What does this recognition actually look like?
In the February 2017 issue of The Physics Teacher, an article was presented that highlighted the importance of high school physics teachers in inspiring women in physics, particularly by recognizing them as being a “physics person.”1 Drawing on data from over 900 female undergraduates in physics, the article showed that the largest fraction became interested in physics careers during high school…
In the February 2017 issue of The Physics Teacher, an article was presented that highlighted the importance of high school physics teachers in inspiring women in physics, particularly by recognizing them as being a “physics person.”1 Drawing on data from over 900 female undergraduates in physics, the article showed that the largest fraction became interested in physics careers during high school…
Posted: Monday, October 22
Resource | Towards Meaningful Physics Recognition: What does this recognition actually look like?
In the February 2017 issue of The Physics Teacher, an article was presented that highlighted the importance of high school physics teachers in inspiring women in physics, particularly by recognizing them as being a “physics person.”1 Drawing on data from over 900 female undergraduates in physics, the article showed that the largest fraction became interested in physics careers during high school…
In the February 2017 issue of The Physics Teacher, an article was presented that highlighted the importance of high school physics teachers in inspiring women in physics, particularly by recognizing them as being a “physics person.”1 Drawing on data from over 900 female undergraduates in physics, the article showed that the largest fraction became interested in physics careers during high school…
Posted: Monday, October 22
Event | NSF Cyberlearning Solicitation
In this webinar, NSF Program Officers Amy Baylor and Tatiana Korelsky will discuss the NSF Cyberlearning solicitation, Cyberlearning for Work at the Human-Technology Frontier. Learn more and register.
In this webinar, NSF Program Officers Amy Baylor and Tatiana Korelsky will discuss the NSF Cyberlearning solicitation, Cyberlearning for Work at the Human-Technology Frontier. Learn more and register.
Posted: Monday, October 22
Event | Rapid Community Reports
CIRCL is working towards the launch of a new, online, peer-reviewed Rapid Community Report (RCR) Series for short form research papers — like primers, workshop reports, and design reflections — that do not normally fit in a journal and deserve wider dissemination than a conference presentation. Attend this webinar to learn about and help shape this new publication opportunity. Learn more and…
CIRCL is working towards the launch of a new, online, peer-reviewed Rapid Community Report (RCR) Series for short form research papers — like primers, workshop reports, and design reflections — that do not normally fit in a journal and deserve wider dissemination than a conference presentation. Attend this webinar to learn about and help shape this new publication opportunity. Learn more and…
Posted: Monday, October 22
Resource | Teacher’s Toolkit: The Argumentation Toolkit
This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. A resource for integrating argumentation into your science classroom. González-Howard, M., Marco-Bujosa, L., McNeill, K. L., Goss, M., & Loper, S. (2018). Teacher’s Toolkit: The Argumentation Toolkit. Science Scope.
This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. A resource for integrating argumentation into your science classroom. González-Howard, M., Marco-Bujosa, L., McNeill, K. L., Goss, M., & Loper, S. (2018). Teacher’s Toolkit: The Argumentation Toolkit. Science Scope.
Posted: Monday, October 22
Resource | Engineering Encounters: Engineering a Model of the Earth as a Water Filter
This column describes creating a classroom culture for engineering. Noting the importance of infiltration in the water cycle and in the supply of essential groundwater led the authors to develop an engineering activity in which students are challenged to build a stackable filter using the Earth process of infiltration as a model. Kilpatrick, J., Marcum-Dietrich, N., Wallace, J., & Staudt, C…
This column describes creating a classroom culture for engineering. Noting the importance of infiltration in the water cycle and in the supply of essential groundwater led the authors to develop an engineering activity in which students are challenged to build a stackable filter using the Earth process of infiltration as a model. Kilpatrick, J., Marcum-Dietrich, N., Wallace, J., & Staudt, C…
Posted: Monday, October 22
Resource | Engineering Encounters: Engineering a Model of the Earth as a Water Filter
This column describes creating a classroom culture for engineering. Noting the importance of infiltration in the water cycle and in the supply of essential groundwater led the authors to develop an engineering activity in which students are challenged to build a stackable filter using the Earth process of infiltration as a model. Kilpatrick, J., Marcum-Dietrich, N., Wallace, J., & Staudt, C…
This column describes creating a classroom culture for engineering. Noting the importance of infiltration in the water cycle and in the supply of essential groundwater led the authors to develop an engineering activity in which students are challenged to build a stackable filter using the Earth process of infiltration as a model. Kilpatrick, J., Marcum-Dietrich, N., Wallace, J., & Staudt, C…
Posted: Monday, October 22
Resource | Why and how do middle school students exchange ideas during science inquiry?
Science is increasingly characterized by participation in knowledge communities. To meaningfully engage in science inquiry, students must be able to evaluate diverse sources of information, articulate informed ideas, and share ideas with peers. This study explores how technology can support idea exchanges in ways that value individuals’ prior ideas, and allow students to use these ideas to…
Science is increasingly characterized by participation in knowledge communities. To meaningfully engage in science inquiry, students must be able to evaluate diverse sources of information, articulate informed ideas, and share ideas with peers. This study explores how technology can support idea exchanges in ways that value individuals’ prior ideas, and allow students to use these ideas to…
Posted: Monday, October 22
Event | STEM + Computing K-12 Education (STEM+C) Full Proposal Deadline
Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505006&org=DRL&sel_org….
Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505006&org=DRL&sel_org….
Posted: Friday, October 19
Resource | Supporting English Learners in STEM Subjects
Posted: Friday, October 19
Announcement | New Brief and Video on Early Childhood STEM Education
A new CADRE brief, Considerations for STEM Education from PreK through Grade 3, draws on research and development supported by the National Science Foundation to highlight important considerations about STEM educational experiences for young children and professional learning for educators who provide those experiences. Read the Brief Additional resources and a new video are available on our…
A new CADRE brief, Considerations for STEM Education from PreK through Grade 3, draws on research and development supported by the National Science Foundation to highlight important considerations about STEM educational experiences for young children and professional learning for educators who provide those experiences. Read the Brief Additional resources and a new video are available on our…
Posted: Thursday, October 11
Announcement | The Use of Theory in Research on Broadening Participation in PreK–12 STEM Education
This new CADRE paper seeks to provide a resource for prospective DRK–12 grantees by identifying some of the theories that current and recent DRK–12 grantees are using in their research on broadening participation. It reflects the results of a synthesis process with a volunteer group of principal investigators (PIs). It offers information that might not be easily found or accessible, partly…
This new CADRE paper seeks to provide a resource for prospective DRK–12 grantees by identifying some of the theories that current and recent DRK–12 grantees are using in their research on broadening participation. It reflects the results of a synthesis process with a volunteer group of principal investigators (PIs). It offers information that might not be easily found or accessible, partly…
Posted: Thursday, October 11
Event | Preparing Clear and Effective Budgets and Budget Justifications
It is the job of the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure that the project narrative, budget, and budget justification tell a single, connected story that makes a convincing argument for funding. It is also the PI’s responsibility to ensure that all of these follow the National Science Foundation (NSF) guidelines, based on the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and the…
It is the job of the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure that the project narrative, budget, and budget justification tell a single, connected story that makes a convincing argument for funding. It is also the PI’s responsibility to ensure that all of these follow the National Science Foundation (NSF) guidelines, based on the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and the…
Posted: Wednesday, October 03
Early Career News | Why and how do middle school students exchange ideas during science inquiry?
Camillia Matuk (2010-11 CADRE Fellow) and Marcia Linn co-authored this article for the September 2018 issue of the International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning.
Camillia Matuk (2010-11 CADRE Fellow) and Marcia Linn co-authored this article for the September 2018 issue of the International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning.
Posted: Monday, October 01
Event | Virtual Office Hours for NSF AISL Applicants
Learn more: http://informalscience.org/news-views/virtual-office-hours-nsf-aisl-app…
Learn more: http://informalscience.org/news-views/virtual-office-hours-nsf-aisl-app…
Posted: Friday, September 28
Event | Virtual Office Hours for NSF AISL Applicants
Learn more: http://informalscience.org/news-views/virtual-office-hours-nsf-aisl-app…
Learn more: http://informalscience.org/news-views/virtual-office-hours-nsf-aisl-app…
Posted: Friday, September 28
Early Career News | Former CADRE Fellows receive new DRK-12 awards
Former CADRE Fellows Casey Hord (2010-11), Jamie Mikeska (2010-11), and Emily Moore (2011-12) are among the recipients of DRK-12 awards for 2018.
Former CADRE Fellows Casey Hord (2010-11), Jamie Mikeska (2010-11), and Emily Moore (2011-12) are among the recipients of DRK-12 awards for 2018.
Posted: Wednesday, September 26
Newsletter | September 2018 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, We received many qualified applicants for the 2018-19 CADRE Fellows program and will announce acceptances in our October newsletter. Thank you to applicants and nominating awardees! For those interested in STEM education policy, the White House convened stakeholders this summer to help inform the development of the 2018-2023 strategic plan for implementing STEM Education…
Dear Colleagues, We received many qualified applicants for the 2018-19 CADRE Fellows program and will announce acceptances in our October newsletter. Thank you to applicants and nominating awardees! For those interested in STEM education policy, the White House convened stakeholders this summer to help inform the development of the 2018-2023 strategic plan for implementing STEM Education…
Posted: Wednesday, September 26
Announcement | CASIS (International Space Station) Partnering Opportunity
A critical goal for the National Science Foundation is to “develop a robust research community that can conduct rigorous research and evaluation that will support excellence in STEM education and that integrates research and education”. The International Space Station (ISS) is a perfect laboratory for such integration on a variety of potential DRK-12, AISL, ITEST, Cyberlearning projects and other…
A critical goal for the National Science Foundation is to “develop a robust research community that can conduct rigorous research and evaluation that will support excellence in STEM education and that integrates research and education”. The International Space Station (ISS) is a perfect laboratory for such integration on a variety of potential DRK-12, AISL, ITEST, Cyberlearning projects and other…
Posted: Monday, September 24
Announcement | NSF DRK-12 Solicitation Webinar Slides & Recording
View slides and recordings from the 2018 DRK-12 Solicitation Webinars. For more proposal resources, visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit.
View slides and recordings from the 2018 DRK-12 Solicitation Webinars. For more proposal resources, visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit.
Posted: Thursday, September 13
Announcement | NSF 2026 Idea Machine Challenge Details
The 2026 Idea Machine Challenge for future basic science research funding has been launched. The winners will help set the U.S. agenda for fundamental research in science and engineering, earn cash prizes and receive public recognition. Do you have the next set of “Big Ideas” for future investment by the National Science Foundation? How to get involved: Submit an entry yourself or on behalf of…
The 2026 Idea Machine Challenge for future basic science research funding has been launched. The winners will help set the U.S. agenda for fundamental research in science and engineering, earn cash prizes and receive public recognition. Do you have the next set of “Big Ideas” for future investment by the National Science Foundation? How to get involved: Submit an entry yourself or on behalf of…
Posted: Wednesday, September 12
Early Career News | Sorto Named 2018-19 National Science Foundation Program Officer
M. Alejandra Sorto (CAREER awardee) will serve as an NSF program officer for the 2018-19 academic year.
M. Alejandra Sorto (CAREER awardee) will serve as an NSF program officer for the 2018-19 academic year.
Posted: Saturday, September 01
Announcement | Dr. Karen Marrongelle new head of NSF EHR
NSF has selected Dr. Karen Marrongelle to head its Education and Human Resources Directorate. Read the full announcement here.
NSF has selected Dr. Karen Marrongelle to head its Education and Human Resources Directorate. Read the full announcement here.
Posted: Thursday, August 30
Newsletter | August 2018 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, We've heard! CADRE has been awarded a grant to continue serving the DRK-12 program and its awardees for another two years. Here's what we know. We will continue to share news and resources with you through our monthly newsletters, the cadrek12.org website, and social media. CADRE will work with NSF and a planning committee to organize a PI meeting for 2020. We will continue to…
Dear Colleagues, We've heard! CADRE has been awarded a grant to continue serving the DRK-12 program and its awardees for another two years. Here's what we know. We will continue to share news and resources with you through our monthly newsletters, the cadrek12.org website, and social media. CADRE will work with NSF and a planning committee to organize a PI meeting for 2020. We will continue to…
Posted: Wednesday, August 29
Resource | The Use of Theory in Research on Broadening Participation in PreK–12 STEM Education: Information and guidance for prospective DRK–12 grantees
This paper seeks to provide a resource for prospective DRK–12 grantees by identifying some of the theories that current and recent DRK–12 grantees are using in their research on broadening participation. It reflects the results of a synthesis process with a volunteer group of principal investigators (PIs). It offers information that might not be easily found or accessible, partly because some of…
This paper seeks to provide a resource for prospective DRK–12 grantees by identifying some of the theories that current and recent DRK–12 grantees are using in their research on broadening participation. It reflects the results of a synthesis process with a volunteer group of principal investigators (PIs). It offers information that might not be easily found or accessible, partly because some of…
Posted: Wednesday, August 29
Announcement | Now accepting applications for the 2018-19 Fellows program!
CADRE is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 Fellows cohort! The CADRE Fellows program provides professional growth opportunities for early career professionals in the field of STEM education research. Through a series of capacity-building activities, the program offers Fellows the opportunity to gain insight into what it takes to be successful and effective in this field, become more…
CADRE is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 Fellows cohort! The CADRE Fellows program provides professional growth opportunities for early career professionals in the field of STEM education research. Through a series of capacity-building activities, the program offers Fellows the opportunity to gain insight into what it takes to be successful and effective in this field, become more…
Posted: Wednesday, August 15