A project overview is intended to inform CeMaST Associate Directors about specific activities, projects, and innovative ideas related to learning and teaching mathematics, science, or technology that you are interested in pursuing. We realize your idea may not yet be clearly defined. However, the more information we have about your potential project, the more likely it is that CeMaST Associates will be able to assist you in further development of your project, from preparation of a grant proposal to identification of appropriate funding sources, etc. The Project Overview should not exceed two pages.
Describe what you plan to do, how long it will take, and the collaborating departments, schools, or other organizations that will be involved in this project.
Suggested length: two to three paragraphs.
Describe and define the problem that the organization wishes to solve.
Suggested length: one to two paragraphs.
Provide a broad statement followed by a listing of expected outcomes that collectively lead to attainment of the goal. Goals may be short-term (1-2 years) or long-term (more than 2 years) in scope. Most projects have one goal and about five objectives (measurable outcomes).
Suggested length: two paragraphs.
Write a statement that convinces the reader you and your colleagues have the background to complete this project. If facilities are important, describe what you have available to you.
Suggested length: one paragraph.
Include a final paragraph to summarize the benefits and deliverables for the project.
Designate a chief spokesperson, or at most two persons, for this project. The person(s) name, title, organization, mailing address, phone and fax numbers and email address should be included in this section.
The accuracy of this estimate is not important. It is important to know if you think the project will cost $5,000 or $5,000,000 or an amount in between. Funding agencies have limits.
Suggested length: one line.