The 21st Century Center for Research and Development in Cognition and Science Instruction Start Date: October 2008 Duration: 5 years Total Award: $9,995,000 Funding Source: Institute of Education Sciences, US Department of Education Fiscal Agent: 21PSTEM Principal Investigator: F. Joseph Merlino Partners: University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh, Research for Better School Description: This project involves designing and implementing a randomized control trial to test the efficacy of using instructional materials and strategies in middle school science that are specifically informed by principles of cognitive science. This involves bringing together teams of cognitive scientists from three universities together with our science curriculum and development staff to write and teach supplementary materials for 3 units of both an inquiry-based and a traditional middle school curriculum dealing with the same topics and concepts. The project involves a randomized control trial with 180 middle schools, 90 of which use the traditional curriculum and 90 of which use the inquiry-based curriculum. All teachers, both control and treatment, receive professional development. Instruments to assess student learning are being developed to compare treatment and control students. Return to top…
	Math Science Partnership of Greater Philadelphia (MSPGP) Research Supplement Start Date: October 2009 Duration: 2 years Total Award: $398,071 Funding Source: National Science Foundation Fiscal Agent: La Salle University with Sub-award to 21PSTEM Principal Investigator: F. Joseph Merlino Description: Supplement to MSPGP to continue collecting school and IHE data and to write a book synthesizing the lessons learned from our experiences. Return to top…
	MSPGP Noyce Master Teacher Supplement 1 & 2 Start Date: October 2009 Duration: 2 years Total Award: $900,000 Funding Source: National Science Foundation Fiscal Agent: La Salle University with Sub-award to 21PSTEM Principal Investigator: F. Joseph Merlino Partners: Arcadia University, West Chester University Description: Develop a cadre of master teachers who promote reform and improvement in schools in the instruction of math and science k-12 in content and pedagogy. Return to top…
	Proficiency-Based Assessment and Reassessment of Learning Outcomes (PARLO) Date submitted: January 2009 Duration: 4 years Total Award: $2,444,715 Funding Source: National Science Foundation Fiscal Agent: 21PSTEM Principal Investigator: Nancy Lawrence Partners: Villanova University, EASE Institute Description: This project involves a randomized control trialusing 44 high schools in to study the efficacy of a learningand assessment system that emphasizes students attainment “proficiency or better” on a limited set of high value learning objectives as defined by teachers in high school mathematics classes rather than using a “traditional points bank and letter grade” system. Return to top…
	Pennsylvania Inspired Leaders: Advanced Studies in Instructional Leadership for Standards-Based Math Instruction Start Date: October 2009 Duration: 9 months Total Award: $148,900 Funding Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education Director: Debbie McKinney Description: Develop a math education course for school administrators throughout the Commonwealth under the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) program. We will conduct a pilot course, modify as needed and train facilitators. Return to top…
	Salem City SD Start Date: July 1, 2008 Duration: Annually Renewed Director: Gary Cooper Description: This project involves planning and professional services in mathematics and science at the high school level. Return to top…
	Upper Merion SD Start Date: July 1, 2009 Duration: Annually Renewed Director: Gary Cooper/Deb McKinney Description: This project involves planning and professional services in mathematics at the high school level. Return to top…
	Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3): Institutional Research Proposal Date submitted: June 2009 Duration: 5 years Total Award: $1,250,000 Fiscal Agent: Westat, Subcontract to 21PSTEM Funding Source: National Science Foundation Principal Investigator: Joy Frechtling Partners: 21PSTEM, Netforum Description: This is a research project designed to develop andunderstanding of how institutions integrate NSF projects across campus-wide collaborative networks to bring about synergy and innovation in their programming. Return to top…
	Spurring Innovation through AdvancedData Visualization Tools: Exploring How to Dynamically Identify and Connect Regional STEM Assets Date submitted: December 2009 Duration: 18 months Total Award: $299,788 Funding Source: National Science Foundation Fiscal Agent: Delaware Valley Industrial Resources Council Principal Investigator: Anthony Girifalco Partners: 21PSTEM, Battelle, and Ben Franklin Technology Partnership Description: This is an exploratory project to examine how advanced data visualization tools can accelerate and deepen regional partnerships designed to spur innovation in STEM-based industries and education. Return to top…
	Assessing the Efficacy of "MicroSociety" as a Unique Social and Behavioral Context for Improving Middle Grade Student Academic Learning Date Submitted: June 2011 Duration: 4 years Total Request: $3,492,512 Funding Source: Institute of Education Sciences, US Department of Education Fiscal Agent: 21PSTEM Principal Investigator: F. Joseph Merlino Return to top…
	Modeling Algebra and Physics Date Submitted: June 2011 Duration: 3 years Total Request: $1,499,278 Funding Source: Institute of Education Sciences, US Department of Education Fiscal Agent: 21PSTEM Principal Investigator: Dr. Steve Kramer Return to top…
	Institutional Cultural Factors and Undergraduate STEM Achievement Date Submitted: September 2011 Duration: 4 years Total Request: $1,499,234 Funding Source: National Science Foundation Fiscal Agent: 21PSTEM Principal Investigator: Dr. Deborah Pomeroy Return to top…
	None as of 4/1/10     Return to top…