NSF's public investment in science, engineering, education and technology
helps to create knowledge and sustain prosperity. Read here about the Internet,
microbursts, Web browsers, extrasolar planets, and more... a panoply of discoveries
and innovations that began with NSF support.
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One Click Away: Online Courseware Promotes Free Access to Math Instruction Autar Kaw, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of South Florida, combines classroom instruction with a host of online resources to help students master advanced math concepts Released
January 17, 2013
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Helping Landowners with Waste Wood While Improving Agribusiness and Energy NSF Innovation Corps allowed researcher to explore business model for offering biochar products Released
December 14, 2012
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An App to Improve Driving NSF-funded inventor is an expert in wireless networks and security Released
November 1, 2012
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Mission Possible: Adding Engineering to the K-12 Curriculum Museum director's dream to teach young students engineering spurs effort to bring technological literacy to all, with support from NSF Released
September 5, 2012
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High-School Math in the Cloud North Carolina project strengthens students' math skills using cloud computing and videos Released
May 31, 2012
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Novel Answer to That Perennial "Earth Day" Question: "What Can I Do to Help?" Groups of citizen scientists are making pivotal contributions to research on the Earth, its place in the universe and other natural phenomena Released
April 19, 2012
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CalWomenTech Scale Up Project: Proven Tools Attract Women to STEM Training Programs Project aims to increase recruitment and retention of women in community college STEM programs Released
April 6, 2012
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Viewing the World Through a "Mathematical Lens" Can Help Young Children Learn Math Helping children identify and connect the mathematics ideas that they use in daily activities is crucial to learning math at an early age. Released
February 15, 2012
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Understanding Basic Concepts in Spatial Measurement Researchers work to help elementary school students better comprehend basic measurement skills Released
January 31, 2012
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PhET Simulations Provide Interactive Learning Tools The PhET project, which was founded by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, offers simulations where students can simulate experiments and more Released
January 25, 2012
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"Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology" Initiative Charts New Path for College-level Biology Meeting the needs of the 21st Century Released
January 24, 2012
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Degree Program at Clark State Community College Teaches Students About Cybersecurity Knowledge in cybersecurity and related careers help to ensure the safety of computer systems, networks and other technology-based equipment Released
November 10, 2011
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The Earth Exploration Toolbook Wins SPORE Award Online resource for teachers and students provides data and data analysis tools related to the Earth sciences Released
October 3, 2011
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Transition STEM: A Wounded Warriors Think Tank Assists Veterans Pursuing STEM Education and Careers Goal was to discuss what types of support and policies are needed to improve this transition Released
September 20, 2011
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The Root of a Good Math Teacher Teachers are learning how to inspire the next generation of math geniuses in Washington, D.C. Released
September 2, 2011
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears Covers Diverse Scientific Themes and Lessons SPORE-award winning online magazine provides teachers with lessons about the polar regions and beyond Released
August 31, 2011
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The Molecular Workbench Wins SPORE Award NSF-funded project wins award for being an outstanding online educational resource Released
August 4, 2011
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Student Questions Answered by Biologists through PlantingScience and Ask a Biologist SPORE Award-winning projects are useful online resources for biology Released
August 4, 2011
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Weld-Ed Sparks Training and Development for Welding Students and Educators Program seeks to meet economic need for an educated and skilled workforce of manufacturers Released
August 1, 2011
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Bridging the Gap Between Scientists and the Public Through Communication Alex Mayer and his doctoral students are finding effective ways to explain water issues to students, policymakers and the media Released
June 30, 2011
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Boy or Girl? Understanding How Red-Tailed Hawks Migrate Researchers and students collaborate on a study to explore the migration patterns of male and female red-tailed hawks in upstate New York Released
June 24, 2011
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Mobile Action Lab Trains Young People to Design, Develop and Market Apps NSF-funded Youth Radio’s Mobile Action Lab trains young people to design, develop and market apps based on community needs Released
May 5, 2011
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President Obama Highlights Success of Technology-driven TechBoston Academy NSF support of Boston public school promotes teacher development and student learning in science, technology, engineering and math Released
March 30, 2011
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Researchers Consider Ancestry of Recent Fossil Finds Thought experiment stresses consequences of placing newly discovered fossils on human family tree Released
March 16, 2011
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Writing Exercises Prompt Improvement in Minority Student Academic Performance Writing exercises that reflect upon personal values lead to improvement in minority middle-school students' grades and long-term academic performance Released
March 7, 2011
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Computer Scientists Bring Digital World to Bronx Kids Jonathan Santiago, co-founder and managing director of STEM2GETHER, describes his experience working with GreenFab and teaching advanced technical concepts to students in the Bronx Released
January 6, 2011
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Video Game Design Program Boosts Interest in Science Careers With support from NSF, George Mason University program uses video game design as a way to increase student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics Released
November 4, 2010
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Worms May Hold Clues to Neurological Disorders Basiru Leigh is conducting research on motor neuron disease in the Columbia University lab of Oliver Hobert, thanks to an NSF-supported Harlem Children Society science and engineering mentoring program Released
September 22, 2010
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Students Explore Evolution Through Evolution Readiness Project An interactive computer model helps teach students about evolution. Released
September 2, 2010
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Bringing Engineering to K-12 Classrooms With NSF support, engineers from Tufts University are bringing engineering to young students. Released
September 2, 2010
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