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January 22, 2025

❄️ Chill January, Warm News. The NSF S-STEM Proposal Guidebook Released!

❄️ Polar vortex vibes!? Feeling the chill in the air? 🥶 Grab a hot tea, coffee, or soup, and cozy up with a…..Guidebook!

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the release of the NSF S-STEM Proposal Development Guidebook, now available under AAAS S-STEM Initiative REC’s resources! 🎉

👉 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eES4sryz

Designed for principal investigators, Co-PIs, researchers, evaluators, and grant-writing teams, this guidebook is packed with actionable insights, practical tools, and expert guidance to help you craft NSF S-STEM grant proposals. Whether you’re a seasoned grant writer or new to NSF S-STEM, this resource may help you navigate key components of GoK, Evaluation, and Logic Model of the proposal parts with confidence.

🔍 Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:
Chapter 1: Conducting a Needs Assessment
Learn how to identify gaps, collect relevant data, and align your NSF S-STEM program with target audience needs and institutional goals.

Chapter 2: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)
Discover how to integrate proven strategies into your proposal, backed by the latest STEM education research and innovations.

Chapter 3: Designing Knowledge Generation and Evaluation Plans
Master the art of creating robust research and evaluation plans that align with NSF priorities and generate meaningful insights.

Chapter 4: Developing and Using a Logic Model or Theory of Change
Understand how to map out your program’s activities, outputs, and outcomes to showcase its impact and ensure success.

🔗 Note: This guidebook complements the NSF S-STEM program solicitation but does not replace it. Use it as a supplemental resource to refine your proposals and enhance your grant’s success.

This guidebook is just the beginning—stay tuned for more evaluation-oriented resources in the coming months!

💡 Access the guidebook here: https://lnkd.in/eES4sryz

🌟 Let’s advance STEM education together! 🌟

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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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