Project Grant 2202051
- This $349,431 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education and STEM Education program (CFDA #47.076) will support the development of virtual reality-enabled curriculum resources to address workforce skills gaps in water treatment operator education. Central Carolina Technical College will partner with Clemson University to design, integrate and evaluate virtual reality modules supplementing the college's existing training programs. Modules will focus...
- This $471,638 project grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), aims to enhance the recruitment, training, and career preparation of future water technicians at Palomar Community College District in San Marcos, CA. The key objectives are to: 1) develop and update curriculum to incorporate advanced technologies, including SCADA systems, and create stackable certificates for career advancement; 2) expand the workforce pipeline through expanded...
- This $648,370 National Science Foundation Project Grant will support Marion Technical College in incorporating virtual reality into advanced manufacturing technician education programs through June 2026. Funded by NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to increase the number of skilled technicians prepared for careers in semiconductor manufacturing. Key deliverables include enhancing students' and incumbent workers' ability to operate advanced automation equipment through...
- This $109,767 National Science Foundation project grant in the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) funds research at Worcester Polytechnic Institute from September 2022 to August 2025. The project aims to develop and validate new mathematical and computational models to optimize the operation of hollow fiber ultrafiltration membrane systems used in wastewater reclamation plants. Researchers will conduct experimental and modeling work to better understand how membrane module geometry, fiber packing...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $140,000 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program to Georgia TECH Research Corp to investigate a virtual reality and artificial intelligence environment for personalized learning in sustainable construction education. The goal of this 3-year project is to develop an immersive, adaptive virtual reality platform that can help construction students gain competencies in using sensing technologies to...
- This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to enhance elementary school students' understanding of local watershed ecosystems and foster their interest in environmental STEM (E-STEM) careers. The $426,248 grant, awarded on September 15, 2025, supports a collaboration between West Virginia University Research Corporation and partners in West Virginia and Delaware to integrate spatial computing technologies, such as augmented...
- This $100,000 two-year Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering Education and Centers division will fund research at Tufts University examining how virtual and physical laboratory modes differentially influence the development of engineering students' epistemic practices. The NSF Directorate for Engineering seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength through engineering innovation and excellence in research and education programs like the Engineering program...
- This $899,378 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund the development of an immersive virtual reality platform and dynamic assessment models to enhance mining engineering education at the University of Nevada, Reno. An interdisciplinary team of experts from the university and multi-national mining companies will create virtual reality content focused on froth flotation, a complex mineral separation process. The platform aims to...
- This Project Grant award of $497,905 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of virtual reality (VR) training modules for microelectronics physical assurance, inspection, and metrology education at the University of Florida. The project, titled "SATC: EDU: Designing Next Generation Training Using VR for Microelectronics Physical Assurance (VR MIPA)," aims to enhance accessibility and engagement in this critical field...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $170,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to Cast Inc., a nonprofit educational technology research organization, to develop an enterprise-level platform that integrates immersive extended reality (XR) technologies with traditional learning management systems. The 3-year project, titled "IMMERSIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES: EXPANDING ACCESS THROUGH OPEN-SOURCE INNOVATION," aims to enhance technician education by...
This $299,591 National Science Foundation project grant funds the development of virtual reality-enabled curriculum resources to address workforce skills gaps in water treatment operator education. Funded under the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the grant supports a collaboration between Central Carolina Technical College and Clemson University to design, integrate and evaluate virtual reality modules supplementing existing water operator training. Modules will focus on topics identified as barriers to licensure and be accessible online or in a hybrid format. Evaluation will assess the modules' impact on learning outcomes, engagement, usability and satisfaction for diverse student groups. The project also aims to recruit underrepresented groups into water treatment technology careers and provide professional development resources for educators. Outcomes include increasing workforce preparedness and closing skills gaps through technology-enhanced experiential learning opportunities.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $299.6k | 3/21/22 |