The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $396,362 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the University of South Florida (USF) located in Tampa, Florida. The grant supports a research project that aims to develop and evaluate a balanced approach for delivering course content using a combination of self-paced video lectures and live instructor interactions. The goal is to accommodate diverse student learning needs and backgrounds, particularly for introductory...
This $464,038 National Science Foundation project grant will support St. Charles Community College in creating academic pathways to train students on Industry 4.0 technologies. Funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the college will work with industry to identify knowledge and skills needed for Industry 4.0 technician roles. It will develop a Mechatronics Associate of Applied Science degree and stackable certificates incorporating classroom, lab, internship and apprenticeship...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $296,356 Project Grant to Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois to improve industrial technology education through flexible learning options and student support services from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. Under the grant, Heartland Community College will deliver products and services to enhance STEM education, as defined by the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). Specifically, the college will develop flexible learning options in...
The National Science Foundation awarded Arapahoe Community College a $299,998 project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to provide training for mechatronics engineering technicians in Colorado. The funding will support Arapahoe Community College's delivery of training programs from July 2021 through June 2024 to develop skills in mechatronics integration, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance. The STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $547,981 project grant to Bridgerland Technical College under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop teaching techniques using mini factories modeled after Industry 4.0 principles. The three-year award running from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024 will support Bridgerland Technical College's development of curriculum and hands-on training experiences using small-scale, automated manufacturing systems to teach technician...
This $113,370 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to transform introductory engineering courses at a Hispanic-serving two-year college. The goal is to enhance student success and interest in pursuing STEM degrees through a project-based learning approach. The award will fund the development of quasi-independent, low-cost classroom materials and curricula that provide early-career engineering students with significant...
The National Science Foundation awarded Flathead Valley Community College $749,999 under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) from January 2023 through December 2028. The project aims to increase degree completion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields among low-income and high-achieving undergraduates through scholarships, community building initiatives and mental health support services. Specifically, the college will provide $30 unique students annually with up to...
This $520,281 National Science Foundation project grant supports Piedmont Virginia Community College's implementation of a mastery learning model in six core advanced manufacturing courses. The goal is to improve student learning outcomes and increase graduates for the college's Advanced Manufacturing program. Mastery learning will be applied using a flipped classroom approach with hands-on learning for advanced manufacturing technologies. Courses will be structured in modules allowing...
Suffolk County Community College received a $597,961 project grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The grant will support the Electronics and Engineering Technician Training in High Technology for the 21st Century project from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics education...
The Maricopa County Community College District was awarded a $281,983 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support micro and nano technicians through hybrid teaching methods. The grant will fund the development and delivery of vocational training programs focused on emerging technologies in micro and nano fields. Courses will utilize hybrid instructional models combining in-person and online components to reach students across the...