Current Proposals

The Christopher Newport University Institute for Science Education and partners are currently working on the following science education proposals:

1. NSF Discovery Research K-12: Development of computer-based curricula for elementary level science education: hardware. Final Proposal submitted Jan. 28, 2008.
2. Symantec Foundation: Getting Elementary Children Excited about Computer Science (GEECS). Proposal submitted Apr. 16, 2007. Not funded.
3. Microsoft: Evaluating Tablet PCs in the Liberal Learning Core: teaching with interactive engagement techniques across the disciplines. Proposal submitted Nov. 27, 2006. Not funded.
4. NSF Discovery Research K-12: Development of Learning Progression Modules in a Constructivist Environment that Integrates Motion, Force, Energy and Mathematics. Final Proposal submitted Mar. 9, 2007. Not funded.
5. Microsoft Game Programming in CS: Developing and Assessing the Effectiveness of Game Programming Assignments in CPSC 250. Proposal submitted Nov. 12, 2006. Status: Not funded.
6. NSF Discovery Research K-12: Development of computer-based curricula for elementary level science education: hardware. Final Proposal submitted Mar. 20, 2007. Not funded.
7. NSF Discovery Research K-12: Development of computer-based curricula for elementary level science education: software. Final Proposal submitted Mar. 20, 2007. Not funded.
8. PhysTEC: The Physics Teacher Education Coalition is seeking to support a small number of additional institutions (up to 4) to help significantly enhance efforts in physics and physical science teacher preparation. Letter of consideration as a PhysTEC primary program institution submitted Nov. 1, 2006. Status: Not encouraged to submit.
9. State of Virginia Math Science Partnerships: Partnership for Excellence in Elementary School Science (PEESS). Submitted Dec. 5, 2006. Funded.
10. State of Virginia Math Science Partnerships: Mathematical Excellence in Middle School (MEMS). Submitted Dec. 5, 2006. Not funded.
11. TELES: Technology Enhanced Learning of English and Science in Middle School. Submitted by Dr. Rebecca Wheeler, PI; Dr. S. Raj Chaudhury, Co-PI to the Virginia State Council for Higher Education on March 16, 2007. Funded.