This $430,908 project grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education), aims to assist Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) in supporting educational institutions in manufacturing-dense regions. The project involves CNC robotic equipment manufacturer visits, industry externships, automation skillset assessments, instrumentation acquisition, and modernization of curriculum. This effort is intended to prepare graduates and existing incumbent workers for...
This $732,949 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program, CFDA 47.084, aims to develop experiential learning opportunities in mechatronics to build a diverse workforce capable of meeting the growing industry demand. Led by Michigan Technological University, in collaboration with community colleges and industrial partners, the project will provide participants with an online mechatronics education portal,...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $399,168 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) to Madison Area Technical College (Matc) for the "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: EPIIC: COLLABORATIONS WITH HIGH-TECH INDUSTRY PARTNERS (CHIP)" project. The grant will enable Matc, along with partner institutions Tuskegee University, Youngstown State University, and others, to create industry partnerships, develop capacity, and secure future...
This $345,365 Project Grant awarded on October 1, 2023 by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program supports research on the effectiveness of implementing work-based learning approaches in the Mechatronics associate degree program at Blackhawk Technical College District in Janesville, Wisconsin. The project aims to better prepare manufacturing technology graduates to work independently soon after employment by incorporating extensive on-the-job training...
This $590,340 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to develop a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training pathway at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The project will implement CNC dual-credit courses at Lakeview Technology Academy, a STEM-focused high school, to expand access to manufacturing education for underrepresented students in the local community. Key goals include recruiting a diverse student body,...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $733,058 Cooperative Agreement titled "PIVOTS: RESKILLING EDUCATION VIA ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PRACTICUM" under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to the University of Cincinnati. This project aims to support the manufacturing industry by providing reskilling and upskilling opportunities in advanced manufacturing technologies to underrepresented populations, including veterans, new Americans, and...
This $170,995 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program is funding a project titled "Collaborative Research: Explorations - Developing a Diverse STEM Workforce through Experiential Learning Opportunities and Immersive Internships". The project, led by the Institute For Future Intelligence Inc., aims to inspire, inform, and immerse community college STEM students in emerging...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,139,270 to develop new training programs for manufacturing technicians. The Research Foundation of the City University of New York, on behalf of New York City College of Technology, will introduce new content into existing design, manufacturing, and materials science courses focused on advanced manufacturing technologies. This...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to build a strong talent pipeline for Wisconsin's growing bioscience industry. The $474,977 award to Madison Area Technical College (Matc) supports a multi-faceted effort to raise awareness of bioscience career paths among high school and two-year college STEM students. Key components include integrating a career-focused dual-credit curriculum, increasing access to these courses, providing...
This $295,285 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) to Clover Park Technical College will increase the number of manufacturing engineering technicians, with a particular focus on improving female representation in the workforce. The project involves a collaboration with local career and technical education providers, faculty professional development, increased outreach at area high schools, and the establishment of a business and industry...