NSF-Funded Project Tackles Rural STEM Teacher Shortages in Nevada

The University of Nevada, Reno, in partnership with Great Basin College and the Elko County School District, has received a five-year, $775,000 National Science Foundation award to address the shortage of STEM teachers in rural Nevada.

Funded through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, the project, Developing Secondary Science and Mathematics Educators in Rural Nevada, will recruit, prepare, and retain STEM scholars to serve as secondary educators in Nevada’s high-need, rural school districts.

Key features include:

  • Scholarships and support for STEM-focused undergraduates to complete dual degrees in education and STEM.

  • Paid internships, rural housing and travel funds, and induction stipends during graduates’ first two years of teaching.

  • Hands-on teaching experiences through peer instruction programs, cultural immersion workshops, STEM nights, and community outreach.

The initiative is co-led by Mandi Collins, Melanie Duckworth, and Pamela Sandstrom, and emphasizes partnerships across higher education and K-12 districts. Over 60% of funds directly support students, ensuring they are prepared to succeed in rural classrooms.

The program not only aims to improve teacher recruitment and retention in Nevada but also aspires to serve as a national model for addressing rural STEM education challenges.

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