Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) was awarded a $573,347 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to deliver the BUILDING SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA'S ADVANCED TECHNICAL WORKFORCE IN GENE AND CELL THERAPY project from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The NSF STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics education enterprise. Under this...
This three-year, $349,911 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund Frederick Community College to develop specialized curriculum and provide hands-on instruction in cell therapy and flow cytometry techniques. Over the period of performance from July 2022 to June 2025, the college will create a new course aligned with regional industry needs that will be required for all pathways in its biotechnology associate's degree program. At least...
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...
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....
The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded a $988,731 Project Grant to St. Charles Community College. The grant will fund the establishment of a new Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program in Biotechnology with industry-aligned, stackable certificates. The objectives are to prepare students for industry-recognized certifications, create a work-based experiential program, and implement a recruitment program targeting high school...
This Project Grant award of $1,999,742 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support the Dakota Biotechnology Scholars program at Mount Marty University. Over the 5-year award period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030, the program will provide scholarships to 75 low-income, high-achieving graduate students pursuing master's degrees in biotechnology. The goal is to increase STEM degree completion and develop a pipeline of future STEM professionals in the...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $7,545,897 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the Austin Community College District. The grant will establish the InnovateBio National Biotechnology Education Center, which aims to support the expansion of biotechnology and biomanufacturing education and training opportunities directed by Executive Order 14081. The center will conduct webinars, develop faculty professional development models, build a pipeline of...
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...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant awarded under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to promote awareness and hands-on experience in biotechnology and biomanufacturing career pathways for diverse, underrepresented community college and high school students. The $649,986 award to MiraCosta Community College District will fund the BIOSCOPE (Bioscience Supply Chain Operations Projects for Education) model, which provides students with project-based activities to learn...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant, funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), will provide $2,471,686 to Montgomery College over six years to support the retention and graduation of 90 high-achieving, low-income students pursuing associate degrees in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, and networking/wireless technologies. The grant will fund an average annual scholarship of $12,000 per student, along with academic, peer, and professional support...