| NSF Org: |
EES Div. of Equity for Excellence in STEM |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | May 31, 2017 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | March 28, 2024 |
| Award Number: | 1719504 |
| Award Instrument: | Continuing Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Carleitta Paige-Anderson
cpaigean@nsf.gov (703)292-2816 EES Div. of Equity for Excellence in STEM EDU Directorate for STEM Education |
| Start Date: | June 15, 2017 |
| End Date: | September 30, 2024 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $5,000,000.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $2,570,055.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 2018 = $224,913.00 FY 2019 = $540,621.00 FY 2020 = $112,435.00 FY 2021 = $495,539.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
1 HAYDEN DR PETERSBURG VA US 23803-2520 (804)524-6987 |
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| Primary Place of Performance: |
1 Hayden Dr. Petersburg VA US 23803-2520 |
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| NSF Program(s): | Hist Black Colleges and Univ |
| Primary Program Source: |
04001819DB NSF Education & Human Resource 04001920DB NSF Education & Human Resource 04002021DB NSF Education & Human Resource 04002122DB NSF Education & Human Resource |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.076 |
ABSTRACT
Implementation Projects provide support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to design, implement, study, and assess comprehensive institutional efforts to increase the number of students receiving undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and enhance the quality of their preparation by strengthening STEM education and research. The project at Virginia State University seeks to build on previous successful efforts to increase participation of African-American students in STEM disciplines. The goal of this project is to significantly improve recruitment, retention and graduation rates for STEM undergraduate students, as well as to establish a framework for developing the skills and attributes needed for a successful career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The project will utilize evidence-based, high-impact pedagogical practices to improve student learning and outcomes. Activities include: the Summer Engineering Institute to help high school students transition to college, a job shadowing program, undergraduate research experiences, student participation in local and national conferences, the establishment of an Advanced Digital Manufacturing System Lab, and study abroad experiences. The project will identify the competencies that local industries desire STEM students to have upon graduation and study the factors that influence persistence in STEM undergraduate students at the university. The project will be advised and evaluated for effectiveness by internal and external advisory boards and an evaluator.
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PROJECT OUTCOMES REPORT
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The Trojan Center for Undergraduate Applied Research (T-CUAR) at Virginia State University (VSU) was established through a 2017 grant from the National Science Foundation under the HBCU-UP program. Based in the Hunter McDaniel Building (house of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, and Computer Science programs) , T-CUAR supports STEM activities such as the Summer Transition and Enhancement Program (STEP), Research Mentoring Programs, research conferences, internships, and workshops. Key outcomes include:
- Student Participation: 273 students engaged (supported) in T-CUAR activities.
- 71 participated in undergraduate research during academic year.
- 142 took part in summer research internships.
- Over 300 research presentations were made by participants in local and national conferences.
- International/Global Experience
- 10 students participated in a study/research abroad programs
- Academic Achievements:
- 119 students graduated with STEM degrees, 147 remain enrolled, and 7 changed majors or left VSU.
- Retention among participants is 97.4%.
- Postgraduate and Career Progress:
- 20 graduates entered graduate programs; 7 earned MS degrees, 1 completed a PhD, and 11 are pursuing advanced degrees.
- 42 graduates secured employment in STEM fields.
- STEP Program Impact (Bridge from High School to College):
- 120 students joined STEM programs through STEP bridge program, with a retention rate of 93.3%.
- 22 STEP participants graduated with STEM degrees.
- Institutional Developments:
- New programs in Mechanical Engineering (undergraduate) and Data Analytics (graduate) were launched, led by a T-CUAR co-PI.
Last Modified: 01/17/2025
Modified by: Ali A Ansari
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