NSF Org:	DRL Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)
Recipient:
Initial Amendment Date:	July 25, 2009
Latest Amendment Date:	August 5, 2009
Award Number:	0917439
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Paul Jennings DRL  Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) EDU  Directorate for STEM Education
Start Date:	August 1, 2009
End Date:	July 31, 2011 (Estimated)
Total Intended Award Amount:	$74,999.00
Total Awarded Amount to Date:	$74,999.00
Funds Obligated to Date:	FY 2009 = $74,999.00
History of Investigator:	Catherine Brandes (Principal Investigator) kbrandes@nurturenature.org
Recipient Sponsored Research Office:	Nurture Nature Foundation 518 Northampton St. Easton PA  US  18042-3517 (610)253-4432
Sponsor Congressional District:	07
Primary Place of Performance:	Nurture Nature Foundation 518 Northampton St. Easton PA  US  18042-3517
Primary Place of Performance Congressional District:	07
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):
Parent UEI:
NSF Program(s):	AISL
Primary Program Source:	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

This planning grant deals with helping people in a flood prone area, Lehigh Valley, understand climate change and the impacts it can have on their livelihood. Through a series of town hall type meetings and distributed materials, the Nurture Nature Foundation and scientists will provide perspective on climate change and options now available to them. The target audience will range from teenagers to adults. During these discussions STEM concepts shall be integrated into the materials. An important aspect of this planning project is devising strategies for interactions with the local groups in meetings and for effective displays and exhibits that not only address the flooding/climate change issues but also reflect the STEM principles and concepts that are involved.

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