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In 2016, the Society for Science & the Public
was proud to launch a STEMAction & Re-
search Grants program, awarding more than
$30,000 in STEMAction Grants in the first
year. Through grants of up to $5,000, the pro-
gram seeks to fund community and school-
based initiatives that support the Society’s
mission to expand scientific literacy.
The STEMAction Grants program seeks
to fund innovative, mission-driven organiza-
tions that support community-based STEM
projects. Grantees should advocate for the
public’s increased understanding of STEM
fields; aim to spark life-long interest in STEM
fields through unique programming, in-
creased accessibility and exposure to science;
and aim to increase participation of under-
represented populations in STEMfields. The
Society was proud to support eight innovative
projects and organizations in 2016: BioBus;
Georgetown Day School STEMConference
for students fromD.C. public and indepen-
dent schools; LITAS for Girls; ProjectCSGirls;
NEWPROGRAM SUPPORTS
STEM INNOVATORS AND TEACHERS
Sci-Inspire; ScienceDebate; Science from
Scientists and a new Community Innovation
Award given by the Society to students
who are making a difference in their
communities.
The STEM Research Grants, which will
start being distributed in 2017, will support
school-based science research programs by
providing one-time grants to teachers who
are leading students in authentic research
projects. Grants may be used for equipment
and travel that support students doing
research. Preference is given to schools or
teachers supporting multiple students in
research, schools or teachers supporting
low-income students or students of under-
represented ethnicity, and/or programs
proving sustainability beyond the current
school year.
Outreach & Equity
STEM
ACTION &
RESEARCH
GRANTS
2016 STEMAction Grant Recipients:
2016 ANNUAL REPORT
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