This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), provides $158,342 to New York University to develop new training content for existing manufacturing technician education courses. The university will introduce virtual and hands-on experiential learning exercises as well as tutorials on advanced manufacturing technologies including computer-aided design, additive manufacturing, and engineering...
This $1.14 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education will support the development of new academic pathways for technicians in advanced manufacturing. Funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to address growing demand for skilled technicians equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies by enhancing degree and certification programs at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri. Specifically, the...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education will provide $210,281 to develop professional development modules and a new course for manufacturing instructors at Connecticut community colleges. Funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to enhance teaching effectiveness, classroom management skills, student assessment practices, and retention of underrepresented populations in manufacturing programs. Edadvance will...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $297,792 to Northwest Kansas Technical College to establish an academic pathway with micro-credentials aligned to industry needs in advanced manufacturing. Over 3 years, the project will recruit 83 students from 5 regional secondary schools to complete 3 courses introducing additive and subtractive manufacturing technology, processes, and design principles. The project will provide...
This $650,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of new curricula and hands-on learning experiences focused on Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing technologies. Led by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, the project aims to prepare students and incumbent workers for careers in manufacturing technician roles in sectors such as agriculture, food and beverage processing, and oil and gas. Key deliverables...
This National Science Foundation project grant of $1,499,481 will support the development of an ecosystem of STEM success for built environment majors at New York City College of Technology. Funded under the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the project will provide scholarships of up to two years for associate degree students and four years for baccalaureate degree students pursuing degrees in civil engineering technology, construction engineering technology, electrical engineering...
This $295,285 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) to Clover Park Technical College will increase the number of manufacturing engineering technicians, with a particular focus on improving female representation in the workforce. The project involves a collaboration with local career and technical education providers, faculty professional development, increased outreach at area high schools, and the establishment of a business and industry...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA #47.076 - STEM Education) provides $430,908 to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to assist educational institutions in manufacturing-dense regions to support existing programs that, in partnership with industry, have identified new instrumentation needs and require enhancements to prepare graduates and existing incumbent workers for the evolving workplace. The key products and services to be delivered include CNC robotic...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a Project Grant through its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Edadvance, a Regional Educational Service Center in Connecticut. The $6,513,956 grant, awarded on July 1, 2023, will support the development of the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. The Center aims to enhance partnerships among educators, businesses, industry, government, and other stakeholders to prepare the advanced manufacturing workforce needed for the...
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...