Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today announced that Wayne State College will receive a nearly $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant will address the growing shortages of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers in rural school districts across northeastern Nebraska by providing early exposure and learning opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in STEM education.
“STEM instruction is vital for future generations of Nebraskans, no matter where they live. This NSF grant will engage students at Wayne State and local schools for a stronger pipeline of STEM teachers across northeast Nebraska,” said Senator Fischer.
“Wayne State is proud to receive these funds from the National Science Foundation. Our college has long been a leader in teacher education and this grant will support our efforts to continually improve the quality of instruction in high-need classrooms in rural Nebraska,” said Wayne State College President Marysz Rames.
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Wayne State College will receive a total of $1,157,200.
This project at Wayne State College includes partnerships with Columbus Public Schools, Grand Island Public Schools, Norfolk Public Schools, South Sioux City Community Schools, northeast Nebraska’s Educational Service Unit #1, and several smaller rural districts throughout the state.
The National Science Foundation provided the grant, which addresses the need for attracting, training, and retaining highly effective elementary and secondary mathematics and science teachers in high-need school districts. The NSF supports research, innovation, and discovery that drive economic growth in the United States.