Advancing Informal STEM Learning

Deadline: 1/12/2021

Amount: $150,000–$3m

Website: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20607/nsf20607.pdf

Description:

The Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program seeks to advance new approaches to and evidence-based understanding of the design and development of STEM learning opportunities for the public in informal environments; provide multiple pathways for broadening access to and engagement in STEM learning experiences; advance innovative research on and assessment of STEM learning in informal environments; and engage the public of all ages in learning STEM in informal environments.

The AISL program supports six types of projects:

(1) Pilots and Feasibility Studies,

(2) Research in Service to Practice,

(3) Innovations in Development,

(4) Broad Implementation,

(5)Literature Reviews, Syntheses, or Meta-Analyses, and

(6) Conferences.

Eligible applicants:

unrestricted