NSF ITEST proposals due Aug. 8

The Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) is a research and development program that supports projects to promote preK-12 student interests and capacities to participate in the STEM and information and communications technology workforce of the future.

The ITEST program supports research on the design, development, implementation, and selective spread of innovative strategies for engaging students in technology-rich experiences that: (1) increase student awareness of STEM occupations; (2) motivate students to pursue appropriate
education pathways to STEM occupations; or (3) develop disciplinary-based knowledge and practices, or promote critical thinking, reasoning skills, or communication skills needed for entering STEM workforce sectors.

ITEST projects may adopt an interdisciplinary focus that includes multiple STEM disciplines, focus on a single discipline, or focus on one or more sub-disciplines. The ITEST program supports projects that provide evidence for factors, instructional designs, and practices in formal and informal learning environments that broaden participation of students from underrepresented groups in STEM fields and related education and workforce domains. Projects that actively engage business and industry partners to better ensure that preK-12 experiences foster the knowledge and skill-sets needed for emerging STEM occupations are strongly encouraged.

Review the ITEST program solicitation, NSF 17-565, for full program details. Email the

Office of Research and Graduate Education

if you are interested in pursuing this funding opportunity.