NSF ITEST proposals due Aug. 14

The National Science Foundation Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program solicitation is available for prospective applicants to review.

ITEST is an applied research and development program that provides direct student learning opportunities in pre-K-12. The learning opportunities are based on innovative use of technology to strengthen knowledge and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communication technology (ICT) careers. To achieve this purpose, ITEST supports projects that engage students in technology-rich experiences that: increase awareness and interest of STEM and ICT occupations; motivate students to pursue appropriate education pathways to those occupations; and develop STEM-specific disciplinary content knowledge and practices that promote critical thinking, reasoning, and communication skills needed for entering the STEM and ICT workforce of the future.

The STEM Learning and Research (STELAR) Center builds capacity and magnifies the results of ITEST projects to deepen the impact of the ITEST program. To learn more about STELAR, the ITEST program, and current and past ITEST projects, visit STELAR’s website.

Please contact Paul Davis, Tony Hall, or Grace Thornton in the Office of Research and Graduate Education if you are interested in applying.