Submitted Grants

CESTEM has 6 grant proposals under consideration. The total funding requested for these under consideration grants equals $8,635,752.

Partners: Cape Fear Center for Inquiry – K-8 Charter School, New Hanover County; Columbus County Schools – Acme-Delco Elementary/ Middle Schools
Summary: The project has four goals: I. Build a Comprehensive Alliance of Community Expertise and Resources for Science Learning, II. Improve Capacity of Practicing K-8 Teachers to Enhance Student Learning in Science, III. Increase Quality and Quantity of Pre-Service Teachers in Science Education, and IV. Increase Engagement of K-8 Students in Science Learning Opportunities In/Out of School Time.
Fiscal Year: 2012-2017
Total Budget – $7,955,885.00

Expedition STEM: UNC Wilmington Watson School of Education STEM Summer Enrichment Initiative - Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Student Science Enrichment Program

Partners: Columbus County Schools
Summary: Expedition STEM represents a partnership between the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and Columbus County Public Schools. This is a collaborative project engaging the efforts of local students, teachers, university faculty and university students. Students will enhance understanding of science concepts through scientific inquiry and hands-on experimentation. Sixty middle-school students (ages 12-14) from Columbus County will take part in career explorations and hands-on investigations in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The project works with schools within Columbus County that have underrepresented populations in the sciences: Expedition STEM emphasizes recruitment of minorities, students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, females, and students with disabilities.
Fiscal Year: 2013-2015
Total Budget: $180,000.00

Creating Junior Science Interpreters - Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Student Science Enrichment Program

Partners: Cape Fear Museum
Summary: Expedition STEM represents a partnership between the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and Columbus County Public Schools. This is a collaborative project engaging the efforts of local students, teachers, university faculty and university students. Students will enhance understanding of science concepts through scientific inquiry and hands-on experimentation. Sixty middle-school students (ages 12-14) from Columbus County will take part in career explorations and hands-on investigations in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The project works with schools within Columbus County that have underrepresented populations in the sciences: Expedition STEM emphasizes recruitment of minorities, students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, females, and students with disabilities.
Fiscal Year: 2013-2015
Total Budget: $180,000.00

Working Together to Improve STEM Learning in Southeastern North Carolina - Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Leadership Grants

Partners: Cape Fear Museum
Summary: The long-term vision is to build year-round STEM literacy in the region through strategic expansion and coordinated program calendars among informal learning center providers, common assessment standards, science-based exhibits; family-friendly science programs and events; camps and workshops; and grade-level field trips available at every grade level. The partnership incorporates essential interests, activities, expertise, and commitment to accomplish the desired outcomes.
Fiscal Year: 2012-2013
Total Budget: $50,000.00