This $300,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program aims to establish an open-source ecosystem for educational computer-aided design (CAD) models. The University of Virginia will develop a clearinghouse and peer-reviewed journal to curate and validate CAD models for use in K-12 maker spaces. Over the one-year period, the International Technology and Engineering Education Association will integrate curated CAD models into its flagship Engineering by Design curriculum used by over 5,000 teachers and 50,000 students. Additionally, the Fab Foundation's network of 2,000 fabrication laboratories will engage with the model ecosystem through the EducFab network. The funding will support creating a centralized open-source repository and review process to provide vetted CAD models and associated classroom materials to promote effective use of design and fabrication tools in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $300.0k | 9/15/22 |