Directorate for Education and Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)Human Resources (EHR)

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Mission of EHRMission of EHR Excellence in U.S science, technology, engineering

and mathematics (STEM) education at all levels and in all settings (both formal and informal)

Development of a diverse and well-prepared workforce of scientists, technicians, engineers, mathematicians and educators

A well-informed citizenry that has access to the ideas and tools of science and engineering.

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Goals of EHRGoals of EHR1. Prepare the next generation of STEM professionals and attract and

retain more Americans to STEM careers.

2. Develop a robust research community that can conduct rigorous research and evaluation that will support excellence in STEM education and that integrates research and education.

3. Increase the technological, scientific and quantitative literacy of all Americans so that they can exercise responsible citizenship and live productive lives in an increasingly technological society.

4. Broaden participation (individuals, geographic regions, types of institutions, STEM disciplines) and close achievement gaps in all STEM fields.

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Division of Graduate Education

(DGE)(703) 292-8169

www. ehr.nsf.gov/dge

NSF Crosscutting Programs

Programs managed by all NSF

Directorates, such as REU, ADVANCE, MRI, STC, SLC,

CAREER, & IGERT. www. nsf.gov/home/crssprgm

Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal

Education (ESIE) (703) 292-8620

www. ehr.nsf.gov/esie

Division of Undergraduate Education

(DUE)(703) 292-8670

www. ehr.nsf.gov/due

EHR Advisory Committee

National Science Foundation Directorate of Education and Human Resources

(EHR)(703) 292-8600

Acting Assistant DirectorWanda E. Ward

www.nsf.gov/home/ehr

Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)

(703) 292-8683

www. ehr.nsf.gov/epscor

Division of Research, Evaluation and

Communication (REC)(703) 292-8650

www. ehr.nsf.gov/rec

Division of HumanResource Development

(HRD)(703) 292-8640

www. ehr.nsf.gov/hrd

Division of Undergraduate Education Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)(DUE)

Strengthen and ensure the vitality of undergraduateSTEM education for all students, including: Science, mathematics, or engineering majors; Students in science and engineering technology

programs; Future teachers at the elementary and secondary

school levels; and Non-science majors seeking scientific and technical

literacy.

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Scholarship Programs:

Federal Cyber Service: Scholarships for Service (SFS)

Robert Noyce Scholarship Program (Noyce)

Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM)

DUE ProgramsDUE Programs

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DUE ProgramsDUE Programs

Workforce Development:

STEM Talent Expansion Program (STEP)

Advanced Technological Education (ATE)

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DUE ProgramsDUE Programs

Curriculum, Laboratory and Instructional Development: Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)

Phase I – Exploratory Phase II – Expansion Phase III - Comprehensive

NSF Distinguished Teaching Scholars (DTS) National STEM Education Digital Library (NSDL)

Pathway Projects Services Projects Targeted Research Projects

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Division of Graduate Education Division of Graduate Education (DGE)(DGE)

Promotes early career development of scientists and engineers

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DGE ProgramsDGE Programs

Graduate Research Fellowships

NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12)

Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT)

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Division of Elementary, Secondary and Division of Elementary, Secondary and Informal Education (ESIE)Informal Education (ESIE)

Programs designed to improve the educational experiences -- pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade—

To increase and improve the opportunities for all to explore science, mathematics, and technology beyond the school setting.

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ESIE ProgramsESIE Programs

Discovery Research K-12

Informal Science Education (ISE)

Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)

NSF Academies for Young Scientists

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ESIE ProgramsESIE Programs

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Technology

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Division of Human Resource Division of Human Resource DevelopmentDevelopment

Programs reflect NSF's commitment to: Developing the resources of the scientific

and technical community as a whole Increasing the presence of minorities,

women and girls, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering

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HRD ProgramsHRD Programs

Minorities and Minority Serving Institutions:Alliances for Graduate Education and the

Professoriate Program (AGEP)Centers for Research Excellence in

Science and Technology (CREST)/HBCU-RISE

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU-UP)

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HRD ProgramsHRD Programs

Minorities and Minority Serving Institutions:

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority

Participation Program (LSAMP) Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) Models Institutions for Excellence (MIE)

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HRD ProgramsHRD Programs

Other Program Areas:Research on Gender in Science and

Engineering (GSE) Research in Disabilities Education (RDE)Presidential Awards for Excellence in

Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)

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Division of Research, Evaluation and Division of Research, Evaluation and CommunicationCommunication

REC contributes to the broad field of educational research and improvement.

Provides conceptual and technical assistance to various EHR programs and principal investigators.

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Research and Evaluation in Engineering and Science Education (REESE)

Synthesis ProjectsEmpirical Studies

Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)

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Experimental Program to Stimulate Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)Competitive Research (EPSCoR)

Promotes development of the states' science and technology (S&T) resources.

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For More InformationFor More Information

Go to http://www.nsf.gov/home/ehr AND

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Directorate of Education & Human Resources

703-292-8600 www.nsf.gov/ehr

Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)

703-292-8670 www.nsf.gov/ehr/due/

Division of Elementary, Secondary, & Informal Education (ESIE)

703-292-8620 www.nsf.gov/ehr/esie/

Division of Graduate Education (DGE)

703-292-8169 www.nsf.gov/ehr/dge/

Division of Human Resource Development (HRD)

703-292-8640 www.nsf.gov/ehr/hrd/

Division of Research, Evaluation & Communication (REC)

703-292-8650 www.nsf.gov/ehr/rec/

Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)

703-292-8683 www.nsf.gov/ehr/epscor/

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