NSF and Lemelson Foundation Launch First Joint Research Awards for Environmental Sustainability in Engineering Education
December 19, 2024
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Lemelson Foundation have announced the launch of a new joint research funding opportunity to support innovative research in environmental sustainability in engineering education. The program aims to advance the understanding and implementation of effective pedagogical approaches and practices that prepare future engineers to address critical environmental challenges.
The joint awards will provide funding for projects that explore novel and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning about environmental sustainability in engineering curricula. The program specifically seeks proposals that:
- Develop and evaluate innovative pedagogical models and instructional materials that promote deep understanding of environmental sustainability principles.
- Explore the use of active learning, experiential learning, and project-based approaches to enhance student engagement and retention in environmental sustainability education.
- Investigate the role of technology and simulations in facilitating the teaching and learning of environmental sustainability concepts.
- Assess the impact of environmental sustainability education on student attitudes, beliefs, and career aspirations.
“This partnership with the Lemelson Foundation represents our shared commitment to preparing the next generation of engineers to solve global challenges,” said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. “By fostering research in environmental sustainability education, we aim to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to make a meaningful impact on the future.”
“The Lemelson Foundation is excited to join forces with NSF in supporting cutting-edge research in environmental sustainability education,” said Chairman and CEO Dorothy Lemelson. “We believe that by investing in the development of innovative pedagogical approaches, we can equip future engineers with the tools they need to address the urgent environmental challenges facing our planet.”
The joint awards will be open to researchers from U.S. academic institutions, as well as public and private organizations collaborating with academic institutions. The deadline for proposal submission is March 5, 2025.
For more information about the funding opportunity, please visit the following website: [NSF Program Website]
Additional Information:
- The Lemelson Foundation is a private foundation that supports invention and creativity in the United States. The foundation’s mission is to improve lives by expanding access to the tools, knowledge, and inspiration that empower people to invent and create the solutions we all rely on.
- NSF’s Division of Undergraduate Education supports research and innovation in undergraduate STEM education. The division’s goal is to improve the quality of STEM education for all students, with a particular focus on access, equity, and retention.
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