Integrate standards into the mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering program at texas a & m university - kingsville

This 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) provides $114,534 to Texas A&M University-Kingsville to develop and integrate 16 course modules related to standards and standardization for undergraduate and graduate students in the mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering programs. The university will also develop 5 webinars on standards and their application in these engineering disciplines, and invite industry experts to speak on standards and their uses. The project aims to help students gain a strong understanding and appreciation for the value and benefits of standards and standardization as they enter the workforce or continue their academic studies.

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to integrate standards into the mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering program at texas a & m university - kingsville.

Activities

The awardee will develop and integrate 16 course modules related to standards and standardization for undergraduate and graduate students in the mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering program. In addition, five webinars on standard and its application in mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering will be developed, and the contents of the webinars will be included in the modules. Industry experts will be invited to speak on standards and its applications.

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 does not intend to subaward funds.