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
By providing support through fellowships and traineeshipsN
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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)
REC ProgramsREC ProgramsN
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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.
Utilizes partnerships among: Universities, industries, and the government.N
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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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