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January 19, 2024

Empowering Futures: Completing the First Report for West Chester University’s NSF S-STEM Grant in Nanoscience

In a somewhat rapid start to 2024, we are glad to complete our inaugural report for the ongoing NSF S-STEM (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) grant, a project meticulously crafted for our esteemed client, West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Now into its fourth-year of full implementation, WCUPA’s National Science Foundation (NSF) #SSTEM grant with a focus on #Nanoscience stands as a testament to our shared commitment to empowering talented, under-resourced STEM students for successful careers in this cutting-edge field. The gravity of this initiative lies in its potential to contribute significantly to the American innovation economy through the dissemination of essential STEM knowledge.

This distinguished program not only extends scholarships but also champions evidence-based activities aimed at enhancing recruitment, retention, and success in the dynamic realm of STEM fields. Acknowledging the critical role of social mobility, especially for academically promising low-income students, the program is designed to pave the way for rewarding opportunities post-graduation.

As we navigate this collaborative journey with West Chester University over the next few years, our call to action reverberates – actively encouraging partnerships among institutions and stakeholders to forge a robust ecosystem that supports the aspirations of these talented students.

Here’s to a year marked by impactful contributions and meaningful collaborations, steering the course toward STEM excellence!

If you haven’t already, do consider registering and attending the two upcoming webinars on Feb 1: Generation of Knowledge and Evaluation Plans for the 2024 S-STEM grants (2 sessions) and Feb 8: Logic Model for SSTEM proposal. All tracks S-STEM 2024 proposals are due March 11.

Links
Feb 1 (session 1) 10.30 am to Noon ET: https://lnkd.in/evmk49Uc
Feb 1 (session 2) 4 to 5.30pm ET: https://lnkd.in/e-6UQjm4
Feb 8: 2 to 3.30pm ET: https://lnkd.in/eJRg8cyJ

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Kavita Mittapalli

Kavita Mittapalli, Ph.D., is the CEO of MN Associates, Inc. She brings over 18 years of experience in conducting research and evaluation for various programs and initiatives. She started MNA while in grad school at George Mason University (VA). An agriculture graduate turned applied sociologist and a mixed methodologist by training, Kavita brings her extensive qualitative and quantitative research skills to the evaluation work she does.

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