| Upward Bound Math and Science |
$250,000.00 |
This grant, from the U.S. Department of Education, will increase the academic and motivational levels of eligible enrollees with aptitudes in math and/or science so that such persons may complete secondary school and successfully pursue post-secondary educational programs. Ten high schools in three northwest Oklahoma counties will be targeted. The grant award is for five years and will total $1,250,000. Brad Franz serves as the director of the grant. |
Upward Bound |
$250,000.00 |
From the U.S. Department of Education, this grant will increase the academic and motivational levels of eligible enrollees so that such persons may complete secondary school and successfully pursue post-secondary educational programs. Ten high schools in three northwest Oklahoma counties will be targeted. Brad Franz serves as the director of the grant. |
RUSO Violence Prevention Project |
$50,303.00 |
This grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO), will reduce domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault on college campuses. East Central University developed the project and funds will be shared by the six RUSO institutions. The grant is for three years and will total $147,909.00. Mr. Brad Franz will coordinate the grant at Northwestern. |
Heartland BEST |
$5,550.00 |
Alva Tourism ($ 5,000.00), Community National Bank ($200.00), Central National Bank ($250.00), and State Farm Insurance ($100.00) are designed to enhance opportunities for Heartland BEST, a national robotic competition. Heartland BEST is hosted on the campus of NWOSU and sends the winning teams to a regional competition. Dr. Tim Maharry and Dr. Cynthia Pfeifer-Hill will coordinate the grants. |
Share Homecoming Band Grant |
$5,000.00 |
This grant will be used to fund band activities for the Northwestern Homecoming. Funds are distributed to help school bands defray the cost of travel, and to pay for prizes, trophies, and judges’ fees. Dr. Michael Stone is the principal investigator of the grant. |
Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series |
$10,152.00 |
This grant, from the Oklahoma Arts Council, brings musicians and musical events to Northwest Oklahoma communities. Dr. Stephen Kingsbury is the director of the grant. |
LS-OKAMP-STEM |
$10,000.00 |
The Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The program is specifically designed to significantly increase the number of baccalaureate degrees in science, mathematics, engineering and technology earned by individuals from groups who are underrepresented in these areas. Tim Maharry serves as the principal investigator for this project. |
Bill Johnson Correctional Center |
$334,000.00 |
NWOSU currently contracts with the Bill Johnson Correctional Center and the Department of Corrections allowing the Social Sciences department to provide drug and alcohol treatment to incarcerated trainees. Full time treatment counselors as well as student interns provide treatment. The director of this contract is Mr. Jeff McAlpin. |
CWPEP |
$30,213.00 |
Through the University of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Health and Human Services and Northwestern, this contract supports students who are pursuing child welfare careers through financial support as well as employment opportunities. The primary function of this award is university training and support. The principal investigator of the contract is Ms. Kylene Rehder. |
Ketterman Lab Project - St. Mary's Hospital |
$35,000.00 |
These grant funds, from St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, are designated to operate the Ketterman Lab at the Enid Campus. These monies contribute towards the coordinator’s position. The principal investigator is Dr. Carole McKenzie. |
Ketterman Lab Project - Integris Hospital |
$35,000.00 |
These grant funds, from Integris Bass Baptist Health Center, are designated to operate the Ketterman Lab at the Enid Campus. These monies contribute towards the coordinator’s position. The principal investigator is Dr. Carole McKenzie. |
AmeriCorps - VISTA |
$23,121.00 |
This grant is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. This project provides funds for a full time position creating, organizing and expanding programs that ultimately bring individuals and communities out of poverty. The principal investigator of this grant is Dr. James Bowen. |
Winter Chautauqua |
$1,200.00 |
The funds for these grants came from the Oklahoma Humanities Council and the Greater Enid Arts and Humanities Council. The funds will provide a guest speaker for the annual event. The principal investigator is Dr. Cheryl Evans. |
Koch Entrepreneurship |
$6,000.00 |
This grant, sponsored by the Charles Koch Foundation ($3,000.00) and the Lew Ward-Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center ($3,000.00) will host an entrepreneurship seminar on the NWOSU-Enid Campus. Dr. Cheryl Evans serves as the principal investigator of this project. |
Masonic Social Sciences Endowment Grant |
$100,000.00 |
The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma has awarded the Social Sciences Department at NWOSU this grant to establish an endowment for the purpose of creating the NWOSU-Masonic Institute for Citizenship Studies. The Institute will support the department's cultural heritage lectures, the presidential lectures, the Civic Education Fellowship Program, and other departmental projects and programs. Dr. Aaron Mason serves as the principal investigator of this project. |
OSBDC |
$137,371.00 |
This cooperative agreement, in part, enhances economic development in the northwestern region of the state by offering counseling and training to existing and potential business clients. Funds are provided from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The primary function of this award focuses on economic development. The principal investigator of the cooperative agreement is Jeanne Cole. |
OCAST-Arysta Partnership Grant |
$20,000.00 |
This grant, from OCAST (Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology) and Arysta Life Science Technology, allows for the study of distribution and quantity of Iodine in the Brine Waters of Northwestern Oklahoma. Dr. Jason Wickham is the principal investigator of the grant. |
In-Service Astronomy Make & Take |
$870.00 |
This grant, from the AAPT (American Association of Physics Teachers) Bauder Fund will provide a workshop for educators at the Selman Learning Laboratory. Dr. Steven Maier is the principal investigator of this project. |
Improving Teacher Quality State Grant Program (ITQ) |
$71,023.00 |
This grant, sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, will serve 30 PK-12 teachers by providing 40 hours of professional development in the area of Physics and Physical Science. This grant will provide a focus on serving high-need schools, teachers and administrators. Dr. Steven Maier, Chair of Department of Natural Science, is the principal investigator of the grant. |
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