Cooperative Agreement R23AC00577

This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities provides $452,243 to California State University Auxiliary Services Inc. (Cal State LA UAS) under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to acquire a confined bi-directional cyclic shear apparatus. The apparatus will support research and education efforts on earthquake-resilient infrastructure from September 2021 through August 2024. As the NSF's Directorate for Engineering seeks to improve...

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports a collaborative research project led by Clemson University, in partnership with Purdue University, Greenville Technical College, and several industry/professional organizations. The goal is to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) technologies to enhance the cognitive capabilities of aviation maintenance technicians during critical aircraft inspection...

This $345,183 National Science Foundation project grant supports Oregon State University in developing a model of engineering design activity engagement and identity motives among students and professionals. Funded under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), the three-year award beginning September 2022 aims to investigate how and why civil and mechanical engineering students and practicing engineers engage with engineering design. Key objectives include developing an engagement model,...

Engineering Technologies LLC was awarded a $165,637 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Industrial Innovation on June 15, 2021 to complete work by November 30, 2021. The grant funds the development of a novel small-scale wave energy converter for use in marine equipment or emergency devices under the NSF's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). This program seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength by fostering innovation and excellence in engineering...

This $250,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports a collaborative research project to enhance the cognitive capabilities of aviation maintenance technicians through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) technologies. The primary goal is to improve inspection processes and reduce maintenance errors that cause aircraft accidents. The award is funding research and development led by a...

The National Science Foundation Division of Industrial Innovation awarded Teale Engineering LLC a $255,499 Project Grant under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program. The grant funded the development of a reinforcement learning-based automated self-guiding drilling tool from July 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. As part of the Small Business Technology Transfer program, the award supported Teale Engineering's efforts to apply machine learning techniques to automate drilling operations...

The National Science Foundation Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems awarded North Carolina State University a $188,120 project grant under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) federal grant program. The grant funded research from February 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021 to develop sensor aided millimeter wave communication technologies for connected vehicles. Specifically, the university investigated using sensors to help vehicles overcome challenges with millimeter wave signals,...

This federal Project Grant award of $632,767.00 from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) is supporting "Promoting Electric Propulsion Workforce Development" at The American Society of Naval Engineers, Incorporated (ASNE) from July 2025 to June 2028. The grant aims to facilitate professional networking, knowledge sharing, and technological innovation in the naval engineering sector, with a focus on advancing electric...

The National Science Foundation Division of Engineering Education and Centers awarded a $405,000 Project Grant to Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (doing business as Tees) to support an interdisciplinary research experiences program titled "REU SITE: INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH EXPERIENCES IN METROLOGY & INSPECTION." The award period is from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. The grant supports the NSF Directorate for Engineering's goal of improving the quality...

North Carolina State University will receive $413,671 over five years through a Project Grant from the National Science Foundation under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041) to conduct research titled "CAREER: CAS- CLIMATE: NAVIGATING A TWO-FRONT CHALLENGE FOR THE POWER GRID: EXTREME WEATHER AND THE RACE TO DECARBONIZATION." The grant aims to improve understanding of challenges facing the power grid from extreme weather events and decarbonization efforts through research...