<b>1) NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST):</b> The National Science Foundation has released a revised solicitation for its ITEST program (<a href="http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5467">http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5467</a>). From the program synopsis:<br>
<br><div style="margin-left:40px">ITEST supports the research and development of innovative models for engaging K-12 students in authentic experiences that build their capacity to participate in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communications technology (ICT) workforce of the future. ITEST projects must include students and may include teachers. <br>
</div><br>Letters of intent are due September 20, and proposals are due November 13. Funding levels vary by type of proposal: <br><div style="margin-left:40px"><i>Strategies:</i> $1.2 million, with duration of up to three years<br>
<i>Research:</i> $1.2 million, with duration from three to five years<br><i>Scale-up:</i> $2 million, with duration from three to five years<br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><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" target="_blank">http://www.ohiohighered.org/itqp</a>). Projects are funded up to $300,000 over the period 1/21/13-5/31/14. Intents to Submit Proposal are due September 24, and proposals are due October 25. OBR will hold information sessions on September 13 from 9-11am and from 1-3pm at their office (30 E. Broad Street, 36th floor).<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" target="_blank">http://oaa.osu.edu/betha.html</a>). Awards range from $10,000-$60,000, usually over 1 year. Proposals are due November 21.<br>
<br></div>-- <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">andersen.18@osu.edu</a><br>
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