| NSF Org: |
EES Div. of Equity for Excellence in STEM |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | September 20, 1999 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | April 21, 2004 |
| Award Number: | 9979896 |
| Award Instrument: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Program Manager: |
Marilyn Suiter
msuiter@nsf.gov (703)292-5121 EES Div. of Equity for Excellence in STEM EDU Directorate for STEM Education |
| Start Date: | October 1, 1999 |
| End Date: | September 30, 2004 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $3,531,168.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $3,576,977.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 2000 = $1,504,762.00 FY 2002 = $689,217.00 FY 2003 = $717,458.00 FY 2004 = $20,841.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY CHARLOTTE AMALIE VI US 00802-6004 (340)693-1202 |
| Sponsor Congressional District: |
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| Primary Place of Performance: |
#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY CHARLOTTE AMALIE VI US 00802-6004 |
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Performance Congressional District: |
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| Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): |
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| NSF Program(s): | Hist Black Colleges and Univ |
| Primary Program Source: |
app-0400 app-0401 04000203DB NSF Education & Human Resource app-0403 04000405DB NSF Education & Human Resource |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.076 |
ABSTRACT
Univ. of Virgin Islands
The Division of Science and Mathematics at the University of the Virgin Islands seeks to become a center for excellence for the preparation of minority scientists, mathematicians and engineers. Cornerstones for achieving this goal are already in place: a dedicated science and mathematics faculty with a successful record of mentoring undergraduate students in SMET fields; a large pool of motivated minority students with outstanding potential; and the commitment of the University's administration to substantial revitalization of the science and mathematics programs.
Through the NSF HBCU Undergraduate Program, UVI will:
1. increase the number of under-represented minority students majoring in SMET disciplines through early intervention in junior high and high schools. Students will get excited about science and mathematics through explorations which will encourage conjecture and proof.
2. support faculty research, which will in turn support research with undergraduate students. The research infrastructure will be supported, while introducing world-class research opportunities to the UVI students and faculty.
3. introduce all science and mathematics students to the rewards of research through an innovative research-infused curriculum;
4. provide an avenue for students to participate in additional research through summer programs and scholarships during the year which require involvement in a research project;
5. offer Virgin Islanders an affordable means of acquiring a degree in engineering while creating ties with Columbia University and Washington University in St. Louis.
6. provide support for successful entry into SMET graduate programs through a strong
undergraduate curriculum and adequate GRE preparation.
The above multi-pronged approach to the solution is indicative of the problems that we face in the US Virgin Islands. The University, in its role as the only provider of higher education in the VI, must provide leadership in these areas.
Successful completion of the planned activities will yield an increase in the number and quality of students that attend and successfully enter and complete graduate programs in science, mathematics, engineering and technology fields. The curriculum, the atmosphere, and the increased mentoring and guidance will increase opportunities for students in science and mathematics to pursue graduate study.
UVI Division of Science and mathematics will be a model for successful science and mathematics programs. This proposal has the support of all members of the division and the administration. The division is committed to being at the forefront of pedagogical issues in science and mathematics and will make research the unifying theme throughout the curriculum.
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