“EDUCATION is the most powerful weapon which you can use to CHANGE the WORLD.”
Nelson Mandela
Julie Cwikla, PhD
T.W. Bennett Professor of Mathematics Education
College of Arts & Sciences
Director of the Center for STEM Education
College of Arts & Sciences
Director of Creativity & Innovation in STEM
Office of the VP for Research, University of Southern Mississippi.
The mission of my work is to investigate questions of national and international significance, by bringing research funds into the region to benefit and improve STEM learning opportunities.
Julie Cwikla, Ph.D. is the T.W. Bennett Distinguished Professor of Mathematics. She holds degrees in Mathematics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, and Mathematics Education. She serves as Director of the Center for STEM Education and Director of Creativity & Innovation in STEM at the University of Southern Mississippi. She was named the 2019 Ada Lovelace STEM Educator and the 2022 Post Secondary Teacher of the Year by ALACTE. Funded by the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, NASA, W.K.Kellogg Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation, and others she studies STEM teaching, learning, and development. A recipient of the National Science Foundation's "Early CAREER Award" she's directed over $25 million in funded research programs serving children, teachers, professors, and families.
Earned over $25 million in research dollars.
Dr. Cwikla shares her secrets in the new book Good to Great Grant Writing
Good to Great Grant Writing belongs on the desk of every researcher ready to up their game. - Dr. Christopher Clark, Professor Michigan State University
I have worked with many, many proposal writers over my university career, and Dr. Cwikla is one of the very best. This book is a quick, enjoyable read that is nonetheless packed with solid advice based on successful experiences. Highly recommended." - Marcia Landen, Associate VP for Research, USM
Amazing book that every sponsored program office should have! Good to Great Grant Writing simplifies the grant writing process. Great book for every grant writer from the novice to the experienced. This fast two hour read will improve your writing immediately. - Donna Greem Director of Research and Sponsored Program, Gannon University
Read this book if you want to hone your grant writing skills, be inspired to stick with it when you feel overwhelmed,and be entertained with engaging prose and down-to-earth tips. - James Hiebert, Ph.D., Robert J. Barkley Professor, University of Delaware
The nuances and subtleties in this everchanging landscape of grant writing presented by Dr. Cwikla is tremendously effective and valuable.- Dr. Sumanth Yenduri, Chair Department of Software Engineering and Game Development. Kennesaw State
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