This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,139,270 to develop new training programs for manufacturing technicians. The Research Foundation of the City University of New York, on behalf of New York City College of Technology, will introduce new content into existing design, manufacturing, and materials science courses focused on advanced manufacturing technologies. This...
This $255,043 National Science Foundation project grant supports the development of a virtual and active learning approach to digital manufacturing education at Georgia Tech. Specifically, the awardee will create a new undergraduate digital manufacturing course for virtual learning environments incorporating active learning approaches. Different types of virtual-based, hands-on learning experiences for manufacturing will be designed and piloted, including virtual training simulators for embedded...
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 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 federal Project Grant award of $399,694 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of comprehensive experiential learning modules in lean manufacturing and the use of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at Auburn University to enhance learning outcomes beyond traditional classroom instruction. The project aims to serve the national interest by improving manufacturing education and learning for diverse learners, including...
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...
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 $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 of $197,874 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the acquisition of a metal additive manufacturing (AM) system at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. The goal is to enrich undergraduate learning and experiences in mechanical engineering, engineering physics, and aerospace engineering by providing critical hands-on metal AM experiential learning. The project will integrate the AM system into core engineering courses to...