# Using Pattern Mapping Pedagogy to Enhance STEM Multiliteracy in Undergraduate Learners

> **NSF 04002526DB NSF STEM Education** · Florida International University (FL) · $400,000

## Abstract

Transformations in technology and global communication now require a multiliteracies pedagogy, one that uses analogy to develop cross-disciplinary, multi-modal learning. This Level 1 Engaged Student Learning project plans to introduce a STEM multiliteracies framework into the undergraduate curriculum at Florida International University. This cognitive approach to analogy suggests one reasons about a novel concept in terms of one that is already familiar, and identifying commonalities between two concepts involves recognizing they share a pattern. The project's curricular model thus leverages pattern mapping as a cognitive tool and learning strategy. Given complex worldwide issues that must be addressed by a STEM-literate public, it is crucial that students strengthen interdisciplinary competencies. Such enhancement will position them to design better integrated solutions across STEM and non-STEM fields and become more proficient in science communication. This project exposes STEM students to literacies that help them better communicate STEM concepts with multiple audiences in the future and integrates STEM with the regular curriculum of non-STEM majors. The project team will house faculty-designed modules in an open-access learning platform, where they will be freely available. 
 
The project seeks to develop, test, and disseminate a STEM multiliteracies curricular model that can be implemented across a wide range of undergraduate courses. The curricular intervention takes

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2518840
- **Awardee organization:** Florida International University (FL)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** Q3KCVK5S9CP1
- **PI:** Rhona Trauvitch
- **Primary program:** 04002526DB NSF STEM Education
- **All programs:** Improv Undergrad STEM Ed(IUSE), UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
- **Estimated total:** $400,000
- **Funds obligated:** $400,000
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/01/2025 → 08/31/2028

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2518840

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2518840, Using Pattern Mapping Pedagogy to Enhance STEM Multiliteracy in Undergraduate Learners. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2518840. Licensed CC0.

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