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Current Funded Projects


Secondary Mathematics Professional Development Center

PIs: Jacobsen, L.J., & Manizade, A.
Virginia Department of Education – Mathematics and Science Partnership (VDOE-MSP) Grant. Grant supports high school teachers to improve their mathematics content, pedagogy, and assessment related to teaching algebra and geometry utilizing STEM applications and incorporating performance-based assessments. Grant includes a subaward to VCU and the College of William and Mary as well as collaborations with NASA Langley for a two-week on-site teacher institute.
Mar 2013 – Jun 2014 ($250,000)


Recent Former Funded Projects


Bridges and Pipelines to Success and Leadership in STEM

PIs: Ian Barland, Laura Jacobsen, Orion Rogers, Premchand Uppuluri
National Science Foundation – Scholarships in STEM Grant Program
NSF Award Number: DUE-0849642 Abstract
Jan 2009 – Jun 2013 ($597,427)

Secondary Mathematics Professional Development Center

PIs: Manizade, A., & Jacobsen, L. J.
VDOE-MSP Grant. Grant supports high school teachers to improve their mathematics content, pedagogy, and assessment related to teaching algebra, geometry, and the Mathematics Capstone Course in ways that promote engaged learning. Grant includes a subaward to VCU for collaborations related to supporting teachers in the Richmond area.
Mar 2012-Jun 2013 ($221,953)

Southwest and Southside Virginia, Secondary Mathematics Professional Development Center

PIs: Agida Manizade and Laura Jacobsen
Virginia Department of Education - Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Program Abstract
Jan 2010 – Sept 2012 ($407,242)

Supporting Mathematics, Science, and Literacy in Southside Virginia

PIs: Franklin Jones, Laura Jacobsen, Walter Jaronski
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) - No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Title II, Part A, Grant Program Abstract
Jul 2011-Sept 2012 ($138,243)

Mathematics Education in the Public Interest

PIs: Laura Jacobsen and Jean Mistele
National Science Foundation (NSF) – Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement Grant Program.
NSF Award Number: DUE-0837467
Jan 2009-Dec 2011 ($119,667)

Pittsylvania/Danville – Radford Initiative for Science and Mathematics (PRISM)

PIs: Walter Jaronski, Laura Jacobsen, Franklin Jones
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) - No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Title II, Part A, Grant Program
July 2008 – Sept 2009 ($130,000)