SCIENCE

Shodor has been awarded a three year grant from the National Science Foundation totaling $875,000.

The NSF grant will allow Shodor to continue and expand its Computing MATTERS program. Computing MATTERS (an acronym for Mentoring Academic Transitions Through Experiences in Research and Service) is an ongoing program that provides

Shodor the opportunity to send its staff out into the community to teach offsite, afterschool workshops to students kindergarten through undergrad interested in computational science. Through Computing MATTERS Shodor is able to nurture and perpetuate students curiosity and interest in science, mathematics, and technology. Shodor has already developed partnerships with local universities, community centers, school districts, and Sigma Xi (a scientific research society) to extend Computing MATTERS throughout the Triangle, however the addition of this new NSF money will allow Shodor to widen the geographic reach of the program, eventually spanning statewide.

Through funding from the NSF, Shodor is able to continue working towards their mission of mentoring students to master 21st century workforce skills and pursue STEM careers, building award winning on-line interactive tools and curriculum, and supporting effective technology and content training for educators. And through hands-on workshops, apprenticeships, and internships Shodor encourages student's excitement of discovery, the power of inquiry, and the joy of learning.