"go for aerospace! Comprehensive recruitment project for mechanical engineering-aerospace program" recruitment for engineering programs is a real challenge for most universities, nationwide.…
Ended Training Grant Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX08AP06G
- Awardee
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Central Connecticut State University UEI VWQNND6KLQQ5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $128,479
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $128,479.02 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Goddard Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- U009 Education/Training- General
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 0 offers Alternative Sources
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- New Britain, CT 06050, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$324 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $128,803 |
Description
"go for aerospace! Comprehensive recruitment project for mechanical engineering-aerospace program" recruitment for engineering programs is a real challenge for most universities, nationwide. Unfortunately, math and science are not the subjects of first choice for the majority of american high-school students. Comparably, in china some 60% of all college graduates emerge from the sciences, math, engineering, and technology (stem), while in the US, barely 5% of degrees are earned each year in those disciplines. In fact, stem enrollment has dropped 12% in the past five (5) years!. At the same time, some 10% of high school high achievers never go to college (this 10% is comprised largely of underprivileged/underrepresented groups). What is more disturbing; the retention rate for engineering students is one of the lowese (some 60%) among all college majors. In part this is due to a demanding and rigorous curriculum, but the fact that some engineering students realize quite late that the program is not the best fit for them also has a negative impact. "having programs available won't do much to address shortages unless those programs attract students. Marketing of these programs needs to be an integral part of the process. This marketing can be done in partnership with businesses and community-based organizations as well as high schools. New strategies will have to be developed to target groups that have not traditionally sought out higher education opportunities. Given the population and demographic trends in connecticut, that may be where the next available pool of workers will come from.'03 identifying the right students (possessed of appropriate potential) by reaching out to underrepresented, and very talented groups to ignite their interest in engineering, engage them very early in engineering activities, acquaint them with engineering principles, and provide a seamless admission process is the objective of this project.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX08AP06G?
NNX08AP06G was awarded to Central Connecticut State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 8, 2008.
How much is contract NNX08AP06G worth?
The government has obligated $128,479 on NNX08AP06G.
Which agency awarded contract NNX08AP06G?
Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX08AP06G, with funding from Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Was contract NNX08AP06G competed?
The extent of competition for NNX08AP06G was full and open competition. The government received 0 offers.
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