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The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced that several HBCUs (Historically Black awarded $3 million to be distributed to colleges and universities (HBCUs).
As a lead institution, Miles College will coordinate efforts with Howard University, Morgan State University, Tennessee State University, and Winston-Salem State University to build a robust research infrastructure and foster innovation.
The HBCU Ujima Collective aims to provide student researchers, faculty, and emerging grant professionals with the skills they need to strengthen their research capabilities and secure future funding opportunities. The grant will be used for student scholarships and scholarships, faculty development funds, and consortium activities to foster collaboration and innovation.
“This project is a collaborative success story,” said Miles College President Bobby Knight. “By working with these proven co-principals, we are elevating Miles College and the entire HBCU community.As an emerging research institution, Miles College partners with prestigious institutions, including HBCUs, to We are proud to be moving closer to the coveted R1 status.”
“It is a privilege to work with each co-principal investigator on this project. They all bring significant expertise and past NSF certifications, which will help us make a lasting impact on research and innovation. ,” said lead researcher Dr. Jalalyn Agee, Miles University Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, will lead this collaboration.
Dr. Agee worked closely with a distinguished team of co-principal investigators, including Kimberly Freeman, Ph.D., professor of educational psychology at Howard University, Damon Bryant, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology at Morgan State University, and Catherine Armwood-Gordon, Ph.D., associate professor. We will continue to cooperate. Dr. Rashunda Stitt, Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at Tennessee State University and Associate Professor of Psychology at Winston-Salem State University;
NSF grants are awarded through the Advancing HBCU Research Capacity through Exploration and Innovation (ARC-HBCU) initiative to address HBCU research capacity needs by providing access to advanced facilities, resources, and training. That’s what I’m aiming for. This project will support student researcher, faculty development, and research training across multiple states, including Alabama, Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Washington, DC.
NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan emphasized the importance of this collaborative effort, saying, “The NSF ARC-HBCU Idea Lab is a great opportunity to foster collaboration among HBCUs. By bringing together talent from different institutions, , we can create a more integrated and impactful research network that addresses the most pressing needs of these universities.”
This grant is for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Research Excellence (HBCUs) established in response to directions provided by the Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Institutions Appropriations Subcommittee Report (Senate Report 115-). -EiR) program. 139). It builds on previous and ongoing efforts by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to strengthen the research capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The grant implementation period begins in mid-September, with one key component being a November grant to equip HBCU faculty, students, and staff with the skills needed to secure research. The development is a series of masterclasses starting with a creation workshop. Provide funding and expand research capacity.
Students (including lifelong learners) interested in these opportunities are encouraged to apply. Registration is still open for the second semester of Fall 2024, and prospective students should visit www.miles.edu for more information.
