Project Grant 2202221
- 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 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 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 (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program grant award of $562,752 will support Northeastern Technical College's "Technical Engineering for Advanced Manufacturing" (TEAM) project in Cheraw, South Carolina. The project aims to develop a technician-based engineering technology program to address the local manufacturing sector's need for skilled technicians. The key components of the TEAM project include: Collaborating with a Business and...
- The Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (RCNGM) will establish a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) Resource Center through this $605,444 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education. The NSF ATE program focuses on preparing technicians for advanced technology fields critical to the U.S. economy. The RCNGM Resource Center will provide online learning resources and professional development opportunities to...
- 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 $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...
- 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...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $733,058 Cooperative Agreement titled "PIVOTS: RESKILLING EDUCATION VIA ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PRACTICUM" under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to the University of Cincinnati. This project aims to support the manufacturing industry by providing reskilling and upskilling opportunities in advanced manufacturing technologies to underrepresented populations, including veterans, new Americans, and...
CREATING PATHWAYS FOR TECHNICIANS IN ADVANCED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES -THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IS UNDERGOING RAPID CHANGES AS ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (ALSO KNOWN AS 3D PRINTING) AND ROBOTIC AUTOMATION TRANSFORM THE WAY PRODUCTS ARE DESIGNED AND PRODUCED. THESE CHANGES HAVE CREATED AN INDUSTRY DEMAND FOR MACHINISTS AND MANUFACTURING TECHNICIANS WHO ARE CAPABLE OF APPLYING THESE TECHNOLOGIES IN MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. HOWEVER, THE NUMBER OF GRADUATES FROM TECHNICIAN PROGRAMS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON THESE TECHNOLOGIES HAS NOT KEPT PACE WITH THE DEMAND. TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE NEEDED THAT HELP STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO SUCCESSFULLY APPLY THESE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. THERE IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COLLEGE INSTRUCTORS WHO ARE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING. THIS PROJECT WILL DEVELOP NEW COURSES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS RELATED TO ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND AUTOMATION, PROVIDE INDUSTRY MENTORS AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO BROADEN PARTICIPATION IN THE TECHNICAL WORKFORCE, AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSTRUCTORS AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS. THIS PROJECT WILL CREATE PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS TO PURSUE HIGH PAYING JOBS WITH CAREER ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE SILICON VALLEY REGION. THE GOALS OF THIS PROJECT ARE TO (1) INCREASE THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS WHO CAN APPLY ADVANCED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES, (2) IMPROVE THE RETENTION AND SUCCESS OF STUDENTS FROM HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS, AND (3) INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE CAPABLE OF OFFERING TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN THIS FIELD. A SURVEY OF INDUSTRY PARTNERS IN THE REGION WILL BE CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR ADVANCED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING TECHNICIANS. BASED ON THE SURVEY RESULTS, NEW COURSES WILL BE DEVELOPED AND EXISTING COURSES WILL BE REVISED TO INCORPORATE THE NEW CONTENT. THESE COURSES WILL BE USED TO CREATE NEW CERTIFICATES IN MULTI-AXIS COMPUTER CONTROLLED MACHINING AND ROBOTIC AUTOMATION THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS. IN COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS, THE PROJECT TEAM WILL DEVELOP A PROFESSIONAL MENTORING PROGRAM IN WHICH PROFESSIONALS FROM INDUSTRY MENTOR A GROUP OF STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM WHO ARE FROM HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS. AN INSTRUCTOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM WILL BE DEVELOPED THAT FOCUSES ON COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, MULTI-AXIS MACHINING, AND ROBOTIC AUTOMATION. THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WILL BE OFFERED TWICE A YEAR FOR COLLEGE MANUFACTURING FACULTY FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON THE EDUCATION OF TECHNICIANS FOR THE ADVANCED-TECHNOLOGY FIELDS THAT DRIVE THE NATION?S ECONOMY. THIS AWARD REFLECTS NSF'S STATUTORY MISSION AND HAS BEEN DEEMED WORTHY OF SUPPORT THROUGH EVALUATION USING THE FOUNDATION'S INTELLECTUAL MERIT AND BROADER IMPACTS REVIEW CRITERIA.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $0 | 9/10/23 | ||
| Not listed | $525.8k | 3/7/22 |