Author: Tony Beck

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Tony is a program director in the Division for Research Capacity Building, where he oversees the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program that supports pre-K to grade 12 diversity pipeline projects and health-related exhibits at science centers and museums. He also manages the SBIR/STTR STEM Interactive Digital Media program.

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NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) Presubmission Webinar

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We’re pleased to announce a presubmission webinar for the NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program (PAR-23-137). The next application due date is June 7, 2024.

SEPA supports educational activities for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 to ensure that students and teachers from all communities and regions of the country have the opportunity to pursue studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). SEPA also supports informal STEM education activities outside the classroom. 

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Funding Opportunity and Upcoming Webinar: Interactive Digital Media Biomedical Science Resources for Pre-College Students and Teachers

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UPDATE: The video for this webinar is now available.

We’re pleased to announce the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for our interactive digital media (IDM) program (PAR-23-213). This NOFO supports eligible small business concerns to develop IDM biomedical science resources for pre-college students and teachers. The products should engage users with interactive learning experiences, thus enhancing interest in learning more about biomedical research and in developing problem-solving skills. The first application receipt date is September 5, 2023.

We strongly encourage all interested in applying to attend our upcoming webinar:

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