Integrate standards and standardization content into the curriculum for a new graduate certificate program for electrical and computer engineering

This $150,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) will fund the integration of standards and standardization content into a new graduate certificate program in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Missouri System.

The award will support the development of curriculum for two courses - one focused on the standards development process, and another introducing a wide variety of relevant standards. The goal is for students to gain a strong understanding and appreciation of the value and benefits of standards and standardization, so they are better prepared to participate in standards development activities throughout their careers. The university plans to subcontract with an industry partner to assist with content development and presentations. The award period runs from September 2023 through September 2026.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to integrate standards and standardization content into the curriculum for a new graduate certificate program for electrical and computer engineering.

Activities

Content will be developed for two of four courses needed to complete the requirements for the certificate. One of the courses will focus on the standards development process, including forming working groups; drafting, revising, and approving standards; standardization coordination; and maintenance of standards, as well as testing and compliance requirements. The other course will introduce a wide variety of standards for electrical and computer engineering.

Expected outcomes

Students will learn about the impact and nature of standards and standardization so that they enter the workforce and/or continue their academic studies with a strong understanding and appreciation for the value and benefits of standards and standardization. The awardee will deepen their experience and expertise on the value and impact of standards, standardization, and standards development and will strengthen their program offerings, and as a result, students will be better-qualified to understand, use, and participate in standards development activities throughout their professional careers.

Intended beneficiaries

The awardee will deepen their experience and expertise on the value and impact of standards, standardization, and standards development and will strengthen their program offerings, and as a result, students will be better-qualified to understand, use, and participate in standards development activities throughout their professional careers.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient plans to subaward funds to an industry partner to assist with content development and presentations.