How To Prepare Competitive NSF Engineering Education Proposals

The goal of this workshop is to provide guidance to participants on engineering education funding opportunities at the National Science Foundation (NSF). This will be accomplished through a combination of activities including (i) interactive and dynamic mini-presentations by NSF program directors; (ii) a mock proposal review session by participants working in small groups and (iii) an interactive question and answer session in which participants have the opportunity to cross-examine a panel of current NSF grantees. In describing the various funding opportunities relevant to engineering education, the workshop will place emphasis on fostering innovation through diversity (consistent with the FIE 2018 conference theme) and give guidance on how to write persuasive and competitive proposals. Participants will experience rich peer interactions and also have the opportunity to connect directly with NSF program directors.