*Bretz, S.L. "Learning in the  Chemistry Laboratory: Exploring the  Gap Between Student and Faculty Goals for Meaningful learning," National Science Foundation; Course, Curriculum, Laboratory Improvement #0536776, $87,072; May 1, 2006 - April 30, 2009. (in collaboration with Dr. Marcy Hamby  Towns, Purdue University Dept. of Chemistry, #0536127, $42,928)

*Bretz, S.L. "CHEMX: Assessing Cognitive Expectations for Learning Chemistry." National Science Foundation; Division of Undergraduate Education; Course, Curriculum, Laboratory Improvement - Assessment of Student Achievement (ASA) #0626027; $113,012; July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2008. visit CHEMX website here

previously funded projects
*Bretz, S.L.; Uludag, N.; Winslow, J. "The Science and Literature Connection Project," Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, $3000, March 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007.

*Bretz, S.L. "2005 Chemistry Education Research and Practice Gordon Conference." National Science Foundation, Division of Chemistry & Division of Undergraduate Education, Special Programs #0443790; $20,000; October 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005.

*Bretz, S.L.  "An Innovative Approach to Professional Development for High School Chemistry Teachers:  A New Kind of Masters' Degree."  U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE), October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2005, $332,990.

*Bretz, S.L.; Lovelace-Cameron, S.  "Inquiry Matters: Incorporating Inquiry into Teaching Physical Science," Title II Improving Teacher Quality Program #03-53, Ohio Board of Regents, April 1, 2004 - May 31, 2005; $87,936.

*Bretz, S.L.; Lovelace-Cameron, S.  "Inquiry Matters: Incorporating Inquiry into Teaching Physical Science," Title II Improving Teacher Quality Program #02-45, Ohio Board of Regents, April 1, 2003 - May 31, 2004; $117,398.

*Bretz, S.L.  "Collaborative Investigations for Learning Chemistry: Pre-Service Teachers and  Learning through Inquiry."  Ohio Board of Regents , June 2001 - February 2002, $9000.