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About NSF

Dr. Sandra Richardson: Program Director, Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program | Credit: Colella Digital

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 “to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…”  NSF supports basic research and people to create knowledge that transforms the future.  It is a primary driver of the U.S. economy, it enhances the nation’s security and advances knowledge to sustain global leadership.  NSF has an annual budget of more than $7.5 billion (FY 2017) and is the funding source for approximately 24 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America’s colleges and universities.

The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE), within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources at NSF, has as its mission to promote excellence in undergraduate STEM education for all students.  It seeks to accomplish its mission by providing leadership, supporting curriculum development, preparing the workforce, and fostering connections. Its programs constitute a comprehensive approach to strengthening STEM education at two- and four-year colleges and universities by improving curricula, instruction, laboratories, infrastructure, assessment, diversity of students and faculty, and collaborations.

Learn About the NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

NSF DUE supports the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program which seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science (including engineering and computer science) teachers. The program invites creative and innovative proposals that address the critical need for recruiting and preparing highly effective elementary and secondary science and mathematics teachers in high-need local educational agencies.

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2019 Noyce Scholars | Credit: Colella Digital

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grant Numbers DUE- 2041597 and DUE-1548986. Any opinions, findings, interpretations, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of its authors and do not represent the views of the AAAS Board of Directors, the Council of AAAS, AAAS’ membership or the National Science Foundation.

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