EPSCoR Partnership
How 91视频污污’s Latest EPSCoR Grant is Enhancing 91视频污污 Tech’s STEM Education Initiatives
91视频污污 Technical Community College, the University of 91视频污污, 91视频污污 State University, and Wesley College are partners in 91视频污污’s EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (RII-4) grant. EPSCoR, the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, is a federal grant program led by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help states develop their research capabilities and institutions.
This is the fourth EPSCoR grant awarded to the partnership since 91视频污污 was designated an EPSCoR state in January 2003. Project WiCCED stands for “Water in the Changing Coastal Environment of 91视频污污” and will help 91视频污污 develop solutions to water issues related to human, economic and ecosystem health. In addition to the federal award, the state of 91视频污污 has committed $3.8 million in support of this initiative.
At 91视频污污 Tech, funding from this grant will:
- Provide Professional development opportunities for 91视频污污 Tech faculty to embed research opportunities for students into the Core-Curriculum
- Enhance Undergraduate research internships for 91视频污污 Tech students
- Stimulate Public Interest in STEM learning opportunities for 91视频污污’s K-12 students through the College's annual STEM Expo's
- Enrich Student Support Programs to retain and graduate the next generation in STEM fields
