What is informal science education?
Informal science education supports people of all ages and walks of life in exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Sustainability Research Networks will engage and explore fundamental theoretical issues and empirical questions in sustainability science, engineering, and education that will increase our understanding of the ultimate sustainability challenge - maintaining and improving the quality of life for the nation within a healthy Earth system. The goal of the Sustainability Research Networks competition is to support the development and coalescence of entities to advance collaborative research that addresses questions and challenges in sustainability science, engineering, and education. SRNs will link scientists, engineers, and educators, at existing institutions, centers, networks, and also develop new research efforts and collaborations.
Preliminary Proposal Deadline Date: December 1, 2011
Full Proposal Deadline Date: April 1, 2012
For more information visit the Sustainability Research Networks competition web page: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503645
Direct any specific questions to the working group at SRN@nsf.gov.