The South East Ohio Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (SEOCEMS) invites proposals for improving learning and teaching in university mathematics and science, with a desire for strengthening the connections between content and pedagogy through investigation. The SEOCEMS mission includes building stronger connections between schools and universities to result in improved programs and greater recruitment into mathematics and science, including improved teacher preparation for those subjects. Collaboration among Arts & Science and Education faculty, and/or graduate students is encouraged.

The grants may range up to $5,000 for single projects that may extend to 18 months. No Indirect Costs are permitted. Recipients are expected to investigate and assess the effectiveness of proposed activities, and disseminate results in collaboration with the SEOCEMS. Grant funds may be used in various ways such as to purchase equipment or supplies, support travel or cover additional expenses that are essential to the proposed investigation. The grant recipient will be regarded as the "owner" of the items purchased upon completion of the grant-funded project. Priority will be given to collaborative projects and with favor for those projects likely to result in a presentation or paper.

Electronic submission of proposals in MS Word will be accepted by the application deadlines.

Proposal contents:

Cover Sheet with the Investigator's:

• Name, Title and Affiliation
• Mailing Address
• Area Code and Phone Number
• Email Address

Project Description (up to 5 pages) to include:

• Purpose and Rationale
• Investigative Process to be used
• Description of Activities with Timeline
• Plan for Assessing a Project's Effectiveness
• Plan for Disseminating Findings
• Budget with Explanation/Justification of requested funds

All awards will require a written summary of findings suitable for posting to the SEOCEMS website (www.seocems.org) within 30 days of the projectÕs conclusion. Grant recipients are encouraged to present or publish their results through appropriate venues, and the SEOCEMS may be able to provide additional support for these professional activities.

Include your name in the Subject Line and submit your proposal in MS Word or PDF via email to: