# Track 2: Reducing Harassment and Improving Academic Engineering Environments

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · University of New Hampshire (NH) · $397,929

## Abstract

The broader impact of the proposed project is in addressing harassment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, which poses a major obstacle to the retention and advancement of scientists. The reasons scientists avoid and leave engineering have little to do with their personal characteristics, such as competence or interest in the field. Rather, research indicates that scientists exit the field of engineering due to the environment of engineering schools and workplaces. Efforts to address these challenges, including training and reporting systems, have not been successful. To address this situation, this project will investigate the effectiveness of applied techniques known to provide an engaging and less-threatening way to present sensitive topics, while fostering deep community involvement and connection. The proposed project aims to adapt and evaluate the Bystander Intervention Theater Workshop (BITW) and develop an online, interactive video booster session with undergraduate engineering students to improve retention in the field of engineering. 

The proposed research will contribute to scientific knowledge about the components and conditions of effective strategies to increase bystander intervention, and expanded participation in undergraduate engineering education for all Americans. Our findings will contribute to multiple disciplines in the STEM fields and organizational and management studies.  The results of the proposed research will pro

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2432063
- **Awardee organization:** University of New Hampshire (NH)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** GBNGC495XA67
- **PI:** Jane G Stapleton
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** ENGINEERING EDUCATION, EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES
- **Estimated total:** $397,929
- **Funds obligated:** $397,929
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/01/2025 → 08/31/2028

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2432063

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2432063, Track 2: Reducing Harassment and Improving Academic Engineering Environments. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-06 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2432063. Licensed CC0.

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