Integrate standards and standardization content into the curriculum in purdue university's school of engineering technology

This $149,820 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) supports Purdue University in integrating standards and standardization content into the curriculum of its School of Engineering Technology. The key products and services to be delivered include:

• Creating 5 instructional modules with videos, hands-on lessons, and assessments to educate undergraduate and graduate students on standards and regulations for emerging technologies.
• Strengthening Purdue's experience and expertise on the value and impact of standards, standardization, and standards development, thereby improving their program offerings.
• Subaward funding to a graphic designer to build high-fidelity instructional materials.

The goal is for students to gain a strong understanding and appreciation for the importance of standards and standardization, enabling them to better utilize, contribute to, and benefit from such activities throughout their professional careers. The award period runs from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2027.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to integrate standards and standardization content into the curriculum in purdue university's school of engineering technology.

Activities

The awardee will create five modules including instructional videos, hands-on practice lessons, and assessments for educating undergraduate and graduate students on standards and regulations for emerging technology developments.

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.

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 a graphic designer to build high-fidelity materials.