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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 

Award of a Grant, Noncompetitive Financial Assistance

AGENCY: DOE Nevada Operations Office.

ACTION: Notice of intent to award based on an unsolicited application.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to 10 CFR 600.14(f), DOE announces its intent to 
award a grant based on an unsolicited application from the National 
Urban Coalition, Washington, DC, to provide Clark County School 
District, Nevada, with the unique approach of teaching science and math 
to minority students through the ``Say YES'' project.
    Of special importance in the ``Say YES'' approach to teaching 
science and math to minority students is the highly-developed, 
culturally-affirmative, and historically-accurate training curriculum. 
The curriculum illuminates the dynamic role of all societies in the 
development and evolution of math and science. Children, as well as 
their families and teachers, learn of the contribution their cultures 
have made to those fields. They come to see and value themselves as 
carrying forward a great tradition within their own group of excellence 
in math, science, and technology.
    The objectives of this project are: (1) to nurture and sustain 
children's interest in science and math; (2) to train teachers in 
better presentation of math and science ideas; (3) to assist students 
in developing creative and efficient techniques in problem-solving in 
science and math through hands-on activity; (4) to aid parents in 
developing skills needed for effective partnering with their children 
in the learning process; (5) to provide appropriate experiences to 
assist students in developing an appreciation for the importance of 
math, science, and critical thinking skills for successful living; (6) 
to provide students with information and discuss with them the 
educational and experimental requirements for careers in math, science, 
and related fields; (7) to provide opportunities whereby students will 
learn to apply and evaluate communicated ideals relative to relevant 
issues and current developments in math and science; (8) to affirm the 
role of all races and cultures in the history of math and science; (9) 
to describe and demonstrate to students the techniques for 
communicating ideals and issues using the language of math and science 
with peers and family members; and (10) to describe and discuss with 
parents and other interested family members appropriate procedures for 
becoming advocates for their children's access to higher level courses, 
programs, and experience in math and science.
    The project period for the proposed grant award is five years, to 
be funded annually. The first year funding is $405,068. The total 
estimated cost of this award is $1,893,345. This notice is published 
for public comment at least 14 days prior to making the award.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS CONTACT: U.S. Department 
of Energy, Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Office, ATTN; Birdie 
Hamilton-Ray, P.O. Box 98608, Las Vegas, NV 89193-8608.

    Issued in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 9, 1994.
Nick C. Aquilina,
Manager, DOE Nevada Operations Office.
[FR Doc. 94-20428 Filed 8-18-94; 8:45 am]
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