Fall 2017 NSF Grants Conference

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Concurrent Session: Education & Human Resources (EHR) (Room Salon 2)

The mission of EHR is to achieve excellence in U.S. science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education at all levels and in all settings (both formal and informal) in order to support the development of a diverse and well-prepared workforce of scientists, technicians, engineers, mathematicians and educators and a well-informed citizenry that have access to the ideas and tools of science and engineering. The purpose of these activities is to enhance the quality of life of all citizens and the health, prosperity, welfare and security of the nation. Goals of the EHR Directorate are to: (1) prepare the next generation of STEM professionals and attract and retain more Americans to STEM careers; (2) develop a robust research community that can conduct rigorous research and evaluation that will support excellence in STEM education and that integrates research and education; (3) increase the technological, scientific and quantitative literacy of all Americans so that they can exercise responsible citizenship and live productive lives in an increasingly technological society; and (4) broaden participation (individuals, geographic regions, types of institutions, STEM disciplines) and close achievement gaps in all STEM fields.