Institute of Museum and Library Services

Description

This special joint NLG-Libraries and NLG-Museums initiative invites proposals for research on informal educational approaches that leverage community Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals in the broadest sense. Funded research projects will create a foundation for reaching children and families from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds, with different levels of knowledge about STEM. We are interested in proposals for design-based research projects that develop and explore models for inquiry-based STEM programs delivered by scientists, engineers, and related technical practitioners (STEM experts) to children ages 6-10 and their families. In particular, proposals should address the role of expert oral narratives (e.g., storytelling, personal histories, and analogies) as part of object-based science inquiry. Proposals should include information about how findings from this research will be applicable in both museum and library settings.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

Libraries: <br/> <br/>Sandra Toro <br/>Senior Library Program Officer <br/>202-653-4662 <br/>storo@imls.gov <br/> <br/>Trevor Owens <br/>Senior Library Program Officer <br/>202-653-4654 <br/>tjowens@imls.gov <br/> <br/>Museums: <br/> <br/>Helen Wechsler <br/>Supervisory Grants Management Specialist <br/>202-653-4779 <br/>hwechsler@imls.gov <br/> <br/>Sandra Narva <br/>Senior Program Officer <br/>202-653-4634 <br/>snarva@imls.gov <br/>
storo@imls.gov