OpportunityTitle: MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA)
CategoryExplanation: The goals and objectives of MCA (which shall be addressed by proposers) are as follows: Goal 1: Strengthen the research capacity of MSI 2-year/community colleges and 4-year colleges/universities (at the student and institutional levels) through curriculum improvement and/or development in areas aligned with the work of NASA Mission Directorates (MDs). Objective 1: Develop curriculum for one or more new or revised for-credit courses, certificates, or degree pathways (Associates or Bachelors) in STEM disciplines that are focused on areas of priority for NASA MDs (See EONS-2023, Appendix 8 for listings of MD priorities and points of contact) through partnership with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from at least one NASA Center or facility. Objective 2: Provide faculty professional development on culturally relevant and responsive instruction through partnerships with other MSIs, non-MSI institutions of higher education, and/or other SMEs in STEM education, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) or other related fields, and include these elements in curriculum developed. Objective 3: Upgrade STEM laboratory and other instructional equipment and materials to support teaching and learning in new/revised curricular offerings. Goal 2: Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning through curricular and experiential experiences with NASA&#8217;s people, content and facilities and providing support for academic success. Objective 1: Implement a recruitment strategy for attracting diverse students into new curricular offerings. Objective 2: Offer experiential learning experiences for MSI students via paid NASA internships, paid research projects/placements at institutions of higher education, and/or apprenticeships in industry to build career awareness. Objective 3: Implement culturally responsive academic support services for students enrolled in new NASA-infused curricular offerings and other STEM programs.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: All 2 year/community college and 4 year/colleges or universities designated as Minority Serving Institutions by the US Department of Education
Description: The NASA Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) solicits proposals from 2-year/community college and 4-year/college or university MSIs for the MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA). The purpose of MCA is to strengthen the research capacity of MSIs, and enable students&#8217; capacity for research in areas of priority to NASA Mission Directorates, while engaging diverse students in authentic learning experiences through curriculum improvement and development and culturally relevant and responsive teaching, learning and support.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: MCA Email Address
GrantorContactText: Roslyn Soto Sanchez