STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Grant

The 2007-09 Wisconsin biennial budget contains a provision for the Department of Public Instruction to provide grants to school districts for innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs targeted to under-represented students. A total of $61,500 is available annually with a maximum of $5,000 per application (school districts may submit one or more applications). Grants shall be for the period of July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009.

Purpose

Under s. 115.28 (46), Stats., the Department of Public Instruction awards grants to school districts to:

• develop innovative instructional programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics;
• support pupils who are typically underrepresented in these subjects; and
• increase the academic achievement of pupils in those subjects.

Definitions

PI 31.02 Definitions. In this chapter:

• "Academic achievement" includes the achievement of pupils in STEM courses, careers, or technical applications.
• "Department" means the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
• "Pupils who are typically under-represented in STEM" means pupils who are female, pupils of color, pupils who are English language learners, pupils with disabilities, and pupils who are economically disadvantaged.
• "School District" has the meaning described in s. 115.01 (3), Stats.
• "STEM" means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• "STEM program grant" means the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program established under s. 115.28 (46), Stats.

Brent Kindred Education Consultant Email: brent.kindred@dpi.wi.gov Phone: 608-266-2683

Marilyn Bachim Office Operations Associate Email: marilyn.bachim@dpi.wi.gov Phone: 608-267-2274

What's New in STEM?

Fourteen grants totaling $64,804 will support innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs targeted to students who are under-represented in those fields. Additional information about the about the STEM grants is available on the Department of Public Instruction news release website http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/prmenu.html.

Program Information	Resources	Associations
Stem Program Description	2007-08 Approved STEM Abstracts Stem Equity Pipeline STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) ApplicationThe application procedures and instructions are included in the application; please review to ensure eligibility.

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For questions about this information, contact Brent L. Kindred (608) 266-2683

Last updated on 10/3/2008 12:02:07 PM