The Leadership Role and Research Priorities of the STEM Education Directorate (EDU): A Conversation With James L. Moore III, National Science Foundation, EDU Assistant Director

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

This open discussion forum provides an opportunity to hear from Dr. James L. Moore, III, Assistant Director for the STEM Education Directorate (EDU) at the National Science Foundation (NSF). This session will start with a brief talk from Dr. Moore. He will discuss important opportunities for the education research community and priority areas meriting attention, including the role of education research in strengthening STEM education across the lifespan and developing a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce. He will also provide updates on his priorities within the EDU Directorate along with its partnerships on cross-NSF and cross-agency priorities.

This session is structured as an open discussion forum. Dr. Moore is interested engaged conversation with the research community—graduate students, early career scholars, and senior researchers alike—about investments and critical issues in education research whether or not they are yet on the agenda of NSF.

Sub Unit

• AERA Research and Science Policy Sessions

Chair/Moderator

• Adam Gamoran, William T. Grant Foundation

Speaker

• James L. Moore, National Science Foundation