NSF Org:	DRL Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)
Recipient:	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Initial Amendment Date:	July 15, 2004
Latest Amendment Date:	August 28, 2009
Award Number:	0406173
Award Instrument:	Continuing Grant
Program Manager:	Monya Ruffin mruffin@nsf.gov  (703)292-4635 DRL  Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) EDU  Directorate for STEM Education
Start Date:	August 1, 2004
End Date:	January 31, 2010 (Estimated)
Total Intended Award Amount:	$0.00
Total Awarded Amount to Date:	$1,197,185.00
Funds Obligated to Date:	FY 2004 = $365,697.00 FY 2005 = $352,371.00 FY 2006 = $392,360.00 FY 2009 = $86,757.00
History of Investigator:	Betty Dunckel (Principal Investigator) bdunckel@flmnh.ufl.edu Thomas Emmel (Co-Principal Investigator) Joy Jordan (Co-Principal Investigator) Jaret Daniels (Co-Principal Investigator) Bruce MacFadden (Former Co-Principal Investigator) Mark Hostetler (Former Co-Principal Investigator)
Recipient Sponsored Research Office:	University of Florida 1523 UNION RD RM 207 GAINESVILLE FL  US  32611-1941 (352)392-3516
Sponsor Congressional District:	03
Primary Place of Performance:	University of Florida 1523 UNION RD RM 207 GAINESVILLE FL  US  32611-1941
Primary Place of Performance Congressional District:	03
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):	NNFQH1JAPEP3
Parent UEI:
NSF Program(s):	AISL
Primary Program Source:	04000405DB NSF Education & Human Resource app-0405  app-0406  04000910DB NSF Education & Human Resource
Program Reference Code(s):	7259, 9177, SMET
Program Element Code(s):	725900
Award Agency Code:	4900
Fund Agency Code:	4900
Assistance Listing Number(s):	47.076

ABSTRACT

"Project Butterfly WINGS" is a three-year project targeting 4th-8th grade participants in 13 Florida counties. This project includes the use of the 4-H network as a partner to recruit participants. It builds on the development of student-scientist partnerships to create an environment where information, data and ideas can be exchanged. This project will focus on collecting data on butterflies and the environments/habitats the butterflies choose to visit. This project brings together several important elements to present an interactive, authentic, research-based SSP activity supported through an established network of ISE providers, educators and community-based organizations. Based on solid research and knowledge about ISE approaches, the project has strong content connections and a well-designed structure. An interactive web-site will provide opportunities for participants to interact with each other and with participating scientists, and to experience firsthand some of the most interesting aspects of engaging in scientific inquiry. WINGS has the potential to create a network of young people who will be more aware of issues related to biodiversity and the environment. Through its model approach and participant outcomes, "Project Butterfly WINGS" is positioned to make a difference in the ISE field and in the lives of its participants

Please report errors in award information by writing to: awardsearch@nsf.gov.