Join us for our upcoming ITEST Workshops with NSF!
NSF ITEST Program Online Workshop
Join STELAR on September 27 & 28 as we host National Sciece Foundation (NSF)
Program Officers for a virtual informational workshop designed to highlight the NSF funding opportunities for STEM education research at the PreK-12 level!
This event is intended to raise awareness and increase the geographic diversity of the ITEST portfolio. As space is limited, priority will be given to registrants located within EPSCoR Jurisdictions.
During this event, NSF Program Officers will introduce the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) funding program. This online workshop provides attendees the opportunity to ask questions and discuss proposal concepts directly with NSF program officers. An optional second day of training led by STELAR will focus on developing competitive ITEST proposals.
Structure of the Workshop: This online workshop is designed to raise awareness and support those new to the ITEST program, specifically those located within EPSCoR Jurisdictions. It will consist of two days of programming:
Day 1: Wednesday, September 27, 11-3 pm ET
This half-day session will feature informational presentations by NSF program officers representing ITEST. Attendees will learn about NSF’s goals and priorities and important program details. After a lunch break, attendees will be placed into smaller networking groups based on their identified needs. There they can collaborate on ideas and formulate questions for NSF Program Officers. Lastly, we will reconvene for an interactive Q&A segment with Program Officers.
Day 2: Thursday, September 28, 11-3 pm ET
This half-day session will focus on the ITEST program proposal development process. Attendees will learn about NSF and STELAR resources designed to support the development of a competitive ITEST proposal. NSF program officers will be available to review initial concepts and address proposal-specific questions in preparation for the August 2024 solicitation. See below for instructions on how to share this information in advance.
Registration details:
Registration for the event will include the option of selecting day one, day two, or both sessions. Although not required, we encourage day two attendees to bring their proposal ideas and/or submit a 1–2-page proposal concept paper to drlitest@nsf.gov in advance for direct NSF feedback. All submissions to NSF are fully confidential.
While this event is open to the public, priority will be given to EPSCoR Jurisdictions. Registration can be completed at the link below and will remain open through Tuesday, September 26.
NSF ITEST Program Workshop at Oklahoma State University
Join us at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma on October 25 & 26 as we host National Science Foundation (NSF) Program Officers and the STELAR Center for an informational workshop designed to highlight NSF grant programs focused on broadening participation in STEM!
During this event, NSF Program Officers will highlight funding opportunities supporting STEM education research, including the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) and the Discovery Research in PreK-12 (DRK12) programs. This workshop provides attendees the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concepts directly with NSF. An optional second day of training led by STELAR will focus on developing competitive ITEST proposals.
Day 1: Wednesday, October 25
Oklahoma State University Student Union (Starlight Terrace)
800 W University Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074
This full-day session will feature informational presentations by NSF program officers representing ITEST and DRK-12. Attendees will learn about NSF’s goals and priorities and important program details. NSF program officers will follow their presentations with a “meet and greet” session to answer specific questions.
Day 2: Thursday, October 26
Henry Bellmon Research Center at OSU (room 130J&K)
233 N Monroe St, Stillwater, OK 74075
This half-day session will focus on the ITEST program proposal development process. Attendees will learn about NSF and STELAR resources designed to support the development of a competitive ITEST proposal. NSF program officers will be available to review initial concepts and address proposal-specific questions in preparation for the August 2024 solicitation.
Registration for the event will include the option of selecting day one, day two, or both sessions.