Project Grant 2247861
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) for $582,171 provides funding to North Arkansas College to develop and offer a comprehensive training program that prepares students to become proficient Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) operators. The program will result in students earning an FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License and gaining skills in areas such as piloting, mission design, operational maintenance, and cybersecurity. Faculty will also be...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant of $349,159 awarded to Dakota College at Bottineau will support the development of a stackable certificate program to train small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) technicians. The project aims to grow the college's existing SUAS curriculum into a program that meets the needs of North Dakota's agriculture and natural resources management industries, which have seen substantial growth in drone technology adoption....
- Federal Grant Award Summary CougarFlight: Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Pilot Training Program The National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Redlands Community College a $450,000 project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, to develop an Associate Degree program in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot training. The program will deliver approximately 30 credit hours of specialized coursework in...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Northwest College received a $475,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) awarded on September 15, 2025, to develop a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Technician Certification Program. The award, with an expected completion date of August 31, 2028, will deliver a nine-credit stackable certificate consisting of beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses culminating in a paid internship/work-based learning...
- This $391,854 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to Texas Tech University System will develop a "flipped project-based learning" curriculum for aerial computing and drone programming. The key objectives are to: Develop online modules to help students learn computer science concepts, ethics, and laws related to flying drones, and enable them to iteratively simulate drone code before class. Engage students in authentic,...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $349,397 Project Grant under its STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) to Illinois Central College (ICC) in East Peoria, Illinois. The grant is funding a project to create a pipeline of STEM technicians trained in water quality analysis to meet regional employer demands and contribute data to Illinois' Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. Over three years, the project will improve student proficiency in...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $581,377 project grant to Parkland College District 505 to support expanding precision agriculture education and certification to secondary students. The grant is funded through the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), which aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics education enterprise. Under the award, Parkland College will develop and provide precision agriculture education and certification...
- This $177,560 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program supports the development of a new training program to equip students with essential skills for conducting research on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) cyber infrastructure. The project, led by San Diego State University Foundation, involves four training modules focused on fundamental aspects of UAS including control, communication, computing, and...
- The University of Houston Clear Lake was awarded a $450,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) on May 1, 2022 to develop StudyCrafter, an AI-supported platform for engaging learners to conduct research with human subjects through April 30, 2026. The STEM Education program aims to strengthen STEM education and ensure the vitality of the nation's STEM workforce. Through this funding, the University of...
- This $750,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education will fund scholarships and academic support services for up to 43 students pursuing associate's degrees in STEM fields at Feather River Community College over six years. The official federal grant program is the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education program under the STEM Education component of NSF, which supports the development of the nation's STEM education...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $345,647 Project Grant to William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois through the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076). The goal of this 3-year project is to enhance career readiness in uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) technology for students pursuing careers in biological monitoring and resource management. Key objectives include: (1) incorporating UAS knowledge, skills, and abilities into existing STEM courses and providing experiential learning opportunities with industry partners; and (2) preparing educators to integrate UAS technology into STEM curricula through summer workshops and a community of practice model. This project aims to address workforce shortages by creating a pipeline of skilled UAS technicians, pilots, and analysts for the growing uncrewed aircraft systems industry, particularly in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $345.6k | 7/18/23 |