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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 282 723 SE 048 146 TITLE Directory of Awards. FY 1986. INSTITUTION National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Directorate for Science and Engineering Education. PUB DATE Apr 87 NOTE 326p. PUB TYPE Reference Materials Directories/Catalogs (132) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC14 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Awards; *College Science; *Demonstration Programz; Elementary School Science; Elementary Secondary Education; Fellowships; Graduate Study; *Grants; Higher Education; *Science Curriculum; Science Education; *Science Programs; Secondary School Science; Teacher Education IDENTIFIERS *National Science Foundation ABSTRACT The National Science Foundation (NSF) provides awards for education and research in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. This publication contains information on fiscalyear 1986 awards. An introductory section reviews the goals of NSF's education program and the long-range goals of the Directorate for Science and Engineering Education. Data on fiscal appropriationsare provided and the directorate staff and advisory committeeare identified. An index lists the awards alphabetically by state and specifies the institution, project director, and discipline addressed. Information on each award includes: (1) project director's name; (2) institution;(3) award number; (4) award amount; (5) time duration; (6) discipline area; and (7) project title and abstract. Appendices contain lists of graduate fellowship awards, minority graduate fellowship awards and NATO postdoctoral fellowship awards. (ML) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ************************************************.t********************** - -a 0 0 0 f 4,1 "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS M sTERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY kk5' TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER tERICL" -Yr U S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research andImprovement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) YTsLdocument has beenreproeuced as rewes' :Timthe personor organization ezipleifing It CI Minor changes havobeenmule to improve reproduction quality Points of view or opinion!' sta ted inthis dome mentdo not necessanly represent official OERIposition or policy The National Science Foundation provides awards for educationand research in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The Foundation welcomes proposals fromall qualified educators, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, and stronglyencourages women, minorities, and the physically disabled to compete fully in the Programs described in thisdocument. In accordance with Federal statutes and regulations and NSF policies,no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, naiional origin or physical disability shallbe excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination underany program or activity receiving financial assistance from the National Science Foundation. The grantee is wholly responsible for the conduct of supportedresearch and education activities, and preparation of the results for publication. TheFoundation, therefore, does not assume responsibility for such findings or their interpretation. NSF has TDD (Telephonic Device for the Deaf) capability which enablesindividuals with hearing impairments to communicate with the Division of PersonnelManagement for information relating to NSF programs, employment, or general information. Thistelephone number is (202) 357-7492. Cover: "DNA Molecules" 1985 Waterman Award Winner Jacqueline K. Barton "Carbon Filament" Courtesy of The Exploratorium Photograph by Esther Kutnick Other Publications of Interest: Program Announcements and Guidelines: Division of Mate:ials Development, Research, and Informal ScienceEducation NSF 87-12 Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement NSF 87-10 Division of Research Career Development: Graduate Fellowships NSF 86-46 Minority Graduate Fellowships NSF 86-47 NATO Postdoctoral Fellowships in Science NSF 86-42 Presidential Young Investigator Awards NSF 86-22 Office of Studies and Program Assessment NSF 87-15 Office of College Science Instrumentation NSF 86-23 (continued on inside back cover) 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ii Fiscal Appropriations iv Organization and Functions of SEE Directorate vii Directorate Staff xvii Directorate Advisory Committee xix Index of Awards xxi Award Abstracts 1-280 (Alphabetical by state and institution) Appendix A - List of Graduate Fellowship Awards Appendix B - List of Minority Graduate Fellowship Awards Appendix C - List of NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards 3. INTRODUCTION The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (as proposals also are eligible for consideration. amended) authorizes and directs the Foundation to initiate and support basic research. Bocause educat5.on is the responsibility of programs to strengthen research potential. and manyinstitutions, the Foundationseeks to science, mathematics. and engineering education play a catalytic role that will enhance local programs at all levels. Since its inception efforts. bring to bear the skills and the Foundation has funded a wide variety of knawledge of the Nation's best scientists and projects designed to enhance the quality and educators,and engage the resources of both effectivenessofsuch education inschools. the public and private sectors. The collevs, and universities. Directorate for Science and Engineering Education defines and funds programs and The goals of NSF's education programming projects that support this educational are.: 7ion. o to develop and to broaden the group of students who are well prepared and DIRECTORATE highly motivated to pursue careers in for mathematics, engineering, and the SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION sciences. mad to improve the quality of the educational experience The Directorate for Science and Engineering available to them: Education [SEE] has fourmajor long-range goals: o to widen the rangeof high-quality education offeringsin mathematics. o To helpensure that a high quality science, and technology at all primary and secondary education in levels, so that more students will be science and mathematics is available to wellpreparedfor (and thushave every child in the United States. greater options to choose among) technically oriented careers in This background should provide a base management and the professions: and for understanding by all citizens and be sufficient to enable thosewith the o to deepen the general understanding interest and talent to pursue technical of mathematics, technology, and careers, especially in science, science by present and future mathematics, and engineering. citizens forlife. work. andfull participation in a technological o To helpensurethatthose who select society. careers in science, mathematics and engineering have available the best The Foundationwill considerproposals for possible professional education in their support of educational activities in any field Cisciplines. of science. including but not necessarily limited to: astronomy. atmospheric sciences, SEE will concentrate its efforts on the biological sciences. behavioral sciences. educational structure - on the teachers, chemistry, computer sciences.earth sciences, students,materials, andinst uctional engineering. information science. mathematical equipment that are of critical sciences. materials science. oceanography. importance through the entirety of physics, and the social sciences. education, formal and informal, Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary precollege. collegiate and graduate. 5 SEE will contribute to the research involvement of members of those communities in dimension of the professional the design and implementation of innovative education of scientists. mathe- education projects. maticians, and engineers, by emphasizing felowshipprograms to The NSF encourages partnerships in the identify the students of highest projectsit snpports, including cooperative achievement and potential and support involvements among corleges and universities. them in graduate study. local and state education agencies. cultural and professional institutions and societies. o To help ensure that opportunities are and business and industry. Such partnerships availableat the college level for should be based on muttal interests and interested nonspecialists to .broaden purposes, with all partners sharing not only their science backgrounds. in fluancing. but in the development. implementation, and followup activities The great majority of students do not growing out of the collaboration. pursue technical careers and need a different kind of technical perspective to give them insights The Foundation seeks leveraged application of into, and kne.wledge of. the its resources and is strongly committed to the principles, practices, and principle ofcostsharing in its projects. limitations of science. both as evidence of importance to the proposing institution, and as an indication of o To support science education outside continuingcommitment andlong-term impact. the classroom. in order to encourage Cost sharingbycollaboratingpartners is and maintain public interest in. and required in some programs and strongly awareness of. scientific and encouraged in all others -- especially when technological developments. its goals include continuation and maintenance of project activities by local institutions or self-sustaining networl:s after NSF funding Theorganizational structureadopted bythe terminates. Since it takes substantial time Directorate