Project Grant 2000193

Cast Inc. was awarded a $646,526 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop career guidance curriculum and materials for biofabrication careers. The three-year award running from May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2025 will support Cast to design a dual enrollment pathway for high school students to gain awareness and skills relevant to biomanufacturing technician roles. Specifically, Cast will...

The National Science Foundation awarded a $509,414 Project Grant to Los Angeles Mission College under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the EXPANDING THE BIOTECHNOLOGY PIPELINE TO ADULTS SEEKING REEMPLOYMENT project from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2024. The project aims to provide training and work-based learning opportunities in biotechnology fields to help unemployed or underemployed adults obtain new skills and reenter the workforce. Specifically, the grant will fund...

The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded a $299,999 Project Grant to Compton College to support the program "CREATING EQUITABLE PATHWAYS TO CAREERS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY" from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The grant supports Compton College's efforts to develop equitable pathways for underrepresented and disadvantaged students to pursue careers in biotechnology. As part of the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the funding will enable...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) grant award of $499,968 to the Community College of Philadelphia aims to transform the institution's biotechnology education program. The key products and services to be delivered include: Implementing a paid, faculty-mentored laboratory research experience program for students to gain hands-on training. Developing multiple entry pathways into biotechnology courses by using co-requisites to reduce barriers to entry....

This Cooperative Agreement award, valued at $994,224 and funded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), will provide year-long biotechnology training and career exploration programs for 7th-12th grade students. The "SPARK" program for middle school students and the "LABS" program for high school students will offer real-world research experiences, skill-building, mentorship, and networking opportunities to inspire the next generation of STEM...

This $648,020 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support the "IGD-LA, Raising Biotechnology Leaders in High Schools through Innovative Mentoring and Industry Partnerships" initiative at Los Angeles Pierce College. The project aims to increase awareness and engagement with biotechnology education programs among high school and community college students, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds,...

The National Science Foundation awarded a $349k Project Grant to Santa Monica Community College District under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop a credentialed biotechnology program focusing on cell science and immunological testing. The three-year award will recruit and train 30 students from diverse and traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, including those impacted by the justice system, providing 30 industry internships and up to 60 stackable certificates in a career...

Cerritos Community College District will use a $349,641 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program to establish the Cerritos College Biotechnology Initiative. The initiative aims to provide an accessible academic pathway to high-wage, high-growth jobs in biotechnology through new certificate and degree programs, enrichment activities to increase career awareness, and strengthened partnerships with regional employers in Southern California's leading...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Cooperative Agreement award, funded under the NSF STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), provides $267,009 to MiraCosta Community College District to strengthen STEM education and workforce development pathways for underrepresented community college students in California's biotechnology and biomanufacturing industries. The project will offer internships, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships in emerging biotechnologies, as well as mentoring and...

The Economic Development Administration awarded a $7.5 million project grant to the North Carolina Biotechnology Center to support the Accelerate NC - Life Sciences Manufacturing Coalition. The coalition, led by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and including North Carolina Central University as a sub-awardee, will expand entry-level biotechnology training programs at ten community colleges across North Carolina. It will also establish university-based life sciences training hubs at...