Sezen-Barrie named co-lead of NSF program focused on funding STEM education research
University of Maine Associate Professor of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction Asli Sezen-Barrie has been appointed co-lead of the National Science Foundation’s Discovery Research PreK–12 (DRK–12) program. DRK–12 is one of the largest funders of education research on preK–12 STEM teaching, learning and assessment, including funding for studies on broadening participation in STEM fields. Sezen-Barrie will work with co-lead Joan Walker to head up efforts to improve the program’s agenda by leading outreach efforts and solicitation revision. NSF anticipates having more than $60 million to fund between 50 and 60 projects through the program this year.