<b>1) US EPA People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Award Program:</b> The US EPA P3 program "is intended to support science-based projects and
designs developed by interdisciplinary student teams that benefit
people by improving their quality of life, promote prosperity by
developing local economies, and protect the planet by conserving
resources and minimizing pollution" (<a href="http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2012/2012_p3.html">http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2012/2012_p3.html</a>). The program funds projects in two phases:<br><div style="margin-left: 40px;">
The first phase is a competition for one-year grants of up to $15,000
to test, research and develop innovative scientific projects or
engineering designs that will promote sustainable development. In the
spring of 2013, the Phase I grantees awarded from this solicitation are
required to present their projects/designs at the annual National
Sustainable Design Expo in Washington, DC where they will have an
opportunity to compete for Phase II grant awards of up to $90,000. The
Phase II grant awards are intended to support the further development
and demonstration of the sustainability projects/designs created in
Phase I.<br></div><br>Phase I grants are funded up to $15,000 for one year. Phase II grants are funded up to $90,000 across two years. Proposals are due December 22.<br><br><b>2) OBR Improving Teacher Quality (ITQ):</b> The Ohio Board of Regent's ITQ program funds professional development projects for K-12 mathematics and science teachers (<a href="http://www.ohiohighered.org/itqp">http://www.ohiohighered.org/itqp</a>). Projects are funded up to $300,000 over the period 1/20/12-5/31/13. Proposals are due October 26.<br>
<br><b>3) OSU Battelle Endowment for Technology & Human Affairs (BETHA):</b> BETHA "provides funding to support university activities designed to continue
the examination and understanding of the impact of science and
technology on individuals and society" (<a href="http://oaa.osu.edu/betha.html">http://oaa.osu.edu/betha.html</a>). Awards range from $10,000-$60,000, usually over 1 year. Proposals are due January 20.<br><br>-- <br>
<p>Christopher <span><span>Andersen</span></span><br>Director, <span><span>STEM</span></span> Initiatives<br>
College of Arts and Sciences<br>The Ohio State University<br>186 University Hall<br>230 North <span><span><span>Oval</span></span></span> <span><span><span>Mall</span></span></span><br>Columbus, OH 43210-1335 USA<br><a href="mailto:andersen.18@osu.edu" target="_blank"><span><span>andersen</span></span>.18@osu.edu</a><br>
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