Overview Division of Graduate Education (DGE)

OverviewOverview Division of Graduate Division of Graduate

Education (DGE)Education (DGE)

Carol Van Hartesveldt, Ph.D,Program Director, IGERT

Division of Graduate EducationNational Science Foundation

University of VermontJune 6-7, 2008

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PresentationPresentation OutlineOutline

Education and Human Resources Directorate

Division of Graduate Education (DGE)

DGE Programs

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National Science FoundationNational Science Foundation

Inspector General

National Science Board

Director Deputy Director

Staff Offices

Computer & Information

Science&

Engineering

Engineering Geosciences Mathematica

l & Physical

Sciences

Social, Behavioral

& Economic Sciences

Education & Human Resources

Budget, Finance & Award

Management

Information Resource

Managemen

t

Biological

Sciences

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

Mission: To enable excellence in U.S. STEM education at all levels and in all settings in order to support the development of a diverse and well-prepared workforce of scientists, technicians, engineers, mathematicians and educators.

Transforming Education … Promoting Excellence …

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EHR DivisionsEHR Divisions

Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)

Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)

Division of Human Resource Development (HRD)

Division of Graduate Education (DGE)

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Today’s graduate students are the scientists of the future who will keep America competitive.

DGE programs strongly support graduate students as they engage in cutting-edge, state-of-the-art research in science and engineering.

DGE programs act as catalysts to promote graduate education based on new science, emerging technologies, and the changing array of future career opportunities.

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

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DGE ProgramsDGE Programs Graduate Research Fellowship Program

 (GRFP) NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12

Education (GK-12) Integrative Graduate Education and

Research Traineeship (IGERT) Research on Graduate Education DCL

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GRADUATE RESEARCH GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPFELLOWSHIP (GRF) PROGRAM(GRF) PROGRAM

Purpose: To ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and to reinforce its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees, including women in engineering and computer and information science.Features Portable (U.S. or foreign institution) Flexible tenure options

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NSF Graduate Research NSF Graduate Research FellowshipsFellowships

Award Information $30,000 stipend per year for three 12-month

tenure periods over five years $10,500 cost-of-education allowance per

tenure year payable to the affiliated institution $1,000 one-time international research travel

allowance Honorable Mention for meritorious applicants Facilitation Awards for Scientists and

Engineers with Disabilities Women in Engineering and Computer and

Information Science AwardsValue Added Supercomputer usage Prestige

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship NSF Graduate Research Fellowship ProgramProgram

Eligibility Requirements U.S. citizen or permanent residents Baccalaureate degree prior to Fall Completion of fewer than twelve months of full-

time graduate study Graduate study in STEM disciplines supported by

NSFFellowship Applications Personal profile Personal essay Previous research experience Proposed research plan Reference letters

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Program is in its 9th year Provides $30,000 stipend and $10,500 COE Current number of projects: 146 Number of awards/year: 21-30 Projects in 47 states and Puerto Rico Largest percentage of projects in urban

setting schools Each year between 800-900 Fellows

supported. Average 10 Fellows/site

Graduate Teaching Fellowships in Graduate Teaching Fellowships in K-12 Education (GK-12)K-12 Education (GK-12)

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GK-12http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/dge/programs/gk12/• GK-12 Fellows spend 15 hours a week working with K-12 teachers and students• GK-12 Fellows learn to communicate science to broad audiences: career preparation • Bring leading-edge research practices and authentic science into K-12 classrooms• Create excitement for science careers among K-12 students

• Raise awareness of connections between science and daily life for K-12 students and show how science is done, how discoveries happen, and what scientists do.

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Integrative Graduate Education and Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program Research Traineeship Program (IGERT(IGERT))

http://www.igert.orgGoal: To provide training

opportunities for U.S. Ph.D. students that feature Interdisciplinary cutting-edge researchInnovative educational programs InclusivenessGlobal awareness

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Unique IGERT FeaturesUnique IGERT Features

Preparation for interdisciplinary research Learning teamwork, crossing disciplines

Preparation for a variety of careers Academia, Industry, Entrepreneurship

Preparation for a global future International collaborative research and

education

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Program is in its 10th year Provides $30,000 stipend and $10,500 COE Total projects awarded: 195 Number of awards/year: ~20 Projects in 40 states and District of Columbia Each year ~1500 trainees supported,

average 10-12 trainees/site 2-stage competition, >400 preliminary and

~100 invited full proposals/year

IGERT FACT SHEETIGERT FACT SHEEThttp://www.IGERT.orghttp://www.IGERT.org

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Research on Graduate Research on Graduate EducationEducation

Research and Evaluation on Education in Science and Engineering (REESE) and DGE partnership to support research on Graduate EducationDeadlines and general criteria same as REESE Dear Colleague letter found on NSF DGE web page

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Questions on Questions on Programs?Programs?

Graduate Research Fellowship program:Dr. William J. HahnGK-12: Dr. Sonia OrtegaIGERT: Dr. Carol Van HartesveldtREESE: Dr. Carol Stoel

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Innovation Through Innovation Through Institutional IntegrationInstitutional IntegrationIncrease synergy & collaboration among NSF/HER-funded projects within/between institutionsEnhance sustainabilityPromote integration of STEM research and educationBroaden participation, attend to critical educational junctures, and/or provide for more globally engaged workforceEncourage research on intra- or inter-institutional integration and broader impacts