<b>1) ODE Ohio Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) Program:</b> The Ohio Department of Education has released the new RFP for the Ohio MSP program (<a href="http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1694&ContentID=2356&Content=112222" target="_blank">http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1694&ContentID=2356&Content=112222</a>). From the ODE website: <br>
<br><div style="margin-left:40px">Programs provide opportunities for advanced and ongoing professional
development activities that improve teachers’ subject matter knowledge
and knowledge of how students learn mathematics and science content.
Projects provide teachers an opportunity to work with more experienced
teachers and university faculty and to build collaborative peer groups
in an effort to facilitate job-embedded and sustained professional
development.<br><br></div>The LOI is due <b>October 21</b>, and proposals are due <b>December 5.</b><br><br><b>2) ONR STEM for K-12 & Institutions of Higher Education:</b> The Office of Naval Research has released the new announcement for the STEM for K-12 & Institutions of Higher Education. From the FOA:<br>
<br><div style="margin-left:40px">The ONR mission of STEM is to: foster an interest in, knowledge of, and study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics nationwide to ensure an educated and well-prepared naval and national STEM workforce. In support of this mission, the following four investment priorities have been identified: <br>
</div><div style="margin-left:80px">● Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. [Programs that fall mostly within Grades K-10] <br>● Engage students in STEM-related hands-on learning activities with Naval relevance. [Programs that fall mostly within Grades 3-12] <br>
● Educate students to be well prepared for STEM employment in the Navy and Marine Corps as well as supporting academic institutions and/or the Naval contractor community. [Programs that fall mostly within Higher Education] <br>
● Employ, retain and develop Naval STEM professionals. [Programs that fall mostly within Higher Education and Professional Development]<br></div><div style="margin-left:40px">White papers and proposals will be accepted throughout the open period of FOA 12-002. This announcement will remain open until <b>30 September 2012</b> or until replaced by a successor FOA, whichever first occurs.<br>
</div><br>Awards are anticipated to be <b>up to $200,000/year for 1-3 years,</b> though proposals for larger monetary amounts will be considered. (The official name of program is <i>Fiscal Year 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Programs </i>[12-002])<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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