Del Mar College microbiology students transfer antibiotic-resistant cultures in the college lab. The Broadening Participation in Computing program, or BPC, aims to significantly increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents receiving post-secondary degrees in the computing disciplines and encourage participation of underrepresented groups in the discipline. These groups may include women, persons with disabilities, Blacks and African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. The BPC program seeks to engage the computing community to develop and implement innovative frameworks and strategies to improve student recruitment and retention through undergraduate and graduate degrees. Projects that target stages of the academic pipeline through faculty ranks are encouraged. All BPC projects must have the potential for widespread, national impact. Due Date: Jan. 19, 2023 The Broadening Participation in Engineering program seeks to support not only research in the science of broadening participation and equity in engineering, but also collaborative endeavors which foster the professional development of a diverse and well-prepared engineering workforce as well as innovative approaches to building capacity through inclusivity and equity within the engineering academic experience. Target Date for two new tracks (Tracks 3 and 4): Nov. 16, 2022. Proposals will be accepted at any time for BPE Tracks 1 and 2. The Building Research Capacity of New Faculty in Biology program focuses on enhancing research capacity and broadening participation of new biology faculty at minority-serving institutions, predominantly undergraduate institutions, and other less research-intensive institutions. Awards will provide the means for new faculty to initiate and build independent research programs by enhancing their research capacity. These projects might also include biology-focused research collaborations among faculty within the same institution, across peer-, or research-intensive institutions, or with industry or other non-academic partners that advance the candidate’s research program. Upcoming Proposal Windows: June 1 to June 30, 2022, and Dec. 1 to Dec. 30, 2022 The American Association of Community Colleges, in partnership with NSF, has launched a national competition where community college student teams, working with a faculty or administrator mentor, use STEM to innovate solutions to real-world problems. The competition seeks to foster the development of students’ innovation, communication, and entrepreneurial skills. Submissions due by 11:59 p.m. PDT on March 30, 2022. NSF seeks proposals for a facilitator to manage a Polar Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, or Polar STEAM, initiative. This new initiative supports writing and artistic projects specifically designed to increase the public’s understanding and appreciation of the Antarctic and the human endeavors on the southernmost continent. The initiative supports educators, both formal and informal, to travel to the Antarctic and Arctic to work collaboratively with researchers. Polar STEAM will promote diversity, equity and inclusion in polar science programs and allow for participation by a broader range of educators. Due Date: Feb. 25, 2022 The Leading Cultural Change Through Professional Societies of Biology program aims to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in biology at scale by leveraging the leadership, broad reach, and unique ability of professional societies. These societies are uniquely positioned to help change the culture in their disciplines through: publishing journals; fostering scientific discussion and debate; broadening membership (including membership from academia, government agencies, and private businesses); hosting large scientific meetings that can serve as networking and professional development opportunities; and electing leaders that greatly influence views and norms within a discipline. As NSF recognizes that disciplines and societies may be at different points in assessing and addressing their culture, the program has three tracks — Evaluation, Design and Plan, and Implementation. Due Date: July 1, 2022 Persistent racial injustices and inequalities in the United States have led to renewed concern and interest in addressing systemic racism. NSF’s Directorate for Education and Human Resources seeks to support groundbreaking and potentially transformative projects addressing systemic racism in STEM. Proposals should advance racial equity in STEM education and workforce development through research (both fundamental and applied) and practice. Core to this funding opportunity is that proposals are led by, or developed and led in authentic partnership with, individuals and communities most impacted by the inequities caused by systemic racism. Target Date: March 22, 2022 The NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program supports domestic low-income students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree programs in STEM fields of strategic importance to the U.S. The program was recently expanded to include disciplines within the social, behavioral and economic sciences. Due Date: Feb. 22, 2022 The National Medal of Science is the premier award for American scientists and engineers. It is the highest recognition the nation can bestow for outstanding cumulative contributions to knowledge or sustained impactful work in the fields of biology; computer and information science; education and human resource development; engineering; geosciences; mathematical and physical sciences; and social, behavioral and economic sciences. Given by the President of the United States during a ceremony at the White House, this medal has been awarded to 506 pioneering individuals. Nominations and three letters of support must be submitted by May 20, 2022. This new platform will document the overall reach of STEM broadening participation projects. The site will serve as a platform for sharing results and learnings across a range of STEM broadening participation outcomes and describing the progress that National Network members are making to operationalize elements of collaborative infrastructure. Visit the platform to learn more about how broadening participation projects can contribute data. The Skills Training in Advanced Research and Technology, or START program, enables faculty, graduate students and postdocs at university-industry research centers and their industrial advisory board members to include, train, and mentor community college students and faculty in cutting-edge, use-inspired research. Working closely together, university, community college, and industry partners learn from each other and benefit from the ideas, innovations and skills each brings to the table. To get involved or for more information on a new supplemental funding opportunity, check out the START Dear Colleague Letter. Target Due Date: April 15, 2022 The NSF Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (ExpandQISE) program aims to increase research capacity and broaden participation in Quantum Information Science and Engineering and related disciplines through the creation of a diversified investment portfolio in research and education, leading to scientific and engineering breakthroughs and securing a talent pipeline in a field where workforce needs of industry, government and academia continue to outgrow the available talent. Letter of Intent Due Date for Track 2 proposals: April 01, 2022. Full Proposal Deadline: Track 1 proposals: June 03, 2022, Track 2 proposals: May 06, 2022 The objective of PAARE is to improve the quality and environment of astronomy and astrophysics research and education by stimulating the development of formal, long-term partnerships that provide authentic pathways into the research enterprise and broaden the participation in astronomy from underrepresented communities. Partnerships must substantially involve institutions seeking to create opportunities for student and faculty research that will increase the recruitment, retention, and success of these individuals. Partnerships will build or strengthen research capacity, as well as foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for astronomy and astrophysics research and education at the partnering institutions. Due Date: February 07, 2022
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