This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will provide $1,762,686 to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) from July 2024 to June 2029 to collaboratively develop and disseminate a platform of hosted, experiential computing education labs focused on inclusivity and accessibility. The project aims to expand the body of knowledge on experiential and inclusive approaches to computing education, while providing students across various...
This $170,995 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program is funding a project titled "Collaborative Research: Explorations - Developing a Diverse STEM Workforce through Experiential Learning Opportunities and Immersive Internships". The project, led by the Institute For Future Intelligence Inc., aims to inspire, inform, and immerse community college STEM students in emerging...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $170,333 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the Antelope Valley Union High School District (operating as Academies of the Antelope Valley) to create the Antelope Valley Information Technology Bridge Pathway Program. This program aims to prepare students for IT certifications while also supporting them in obtaining high school equivalency degrees, establishing a pathway for further education and entry into the IT...
The National Science Foundation awarded $220,145 under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.070) to the School District of Broward County, Florida for the project "Collaborative Research: Districts Helping Districts: Scaling Inclusive CT Pathways." The goal of this October 2022 to September 2026 project grant is to create a professional learning community of eight diverse school districts that will collectively explore practices for...
This Project Grant award of $943,061 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to address gender equity and diversity issues in community college computing programs. The University of Colorado Boulder, in partnership with the National Center for Women & IT and the County College of Morris, will adapt existing research-based resources, develop new resources, and facilitate professional development for faculty at nine community colleges. The goal is to...
This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $2,500,000 in funding to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) over a six-year period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2029. The goal of this project is to close the retention and graduation rate gap between low-income (Pell-eligible) and non-Pell computing students at WPI, and provide support to enhance the academic performance and sense of belonging for students earning a...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $200,000 to Georgia Gwinnett College to improve student success in information technology (IT) courses through the integration of agile project management teaching and learning. The project aims to enhance academic outcomes and career readiness, particularly for Hispanic and other underrepresented students in IT fields. Key activities include developing inclusive agile project...
This $100,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) program will support research to explore how technological changes are impacting worker skills and employment. The project will analyze future skill demands driven by technological disruption and develop effective, affordable educational approaches to enable workers, especially those without college degrees, to reskill and upskill. The research aims to leverage...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award, under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, provides $399,934 to a collaborative effort across six academic institutions. The goal is to better align STEM curricula with industry workforce needs. The project, titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: EPIIC: EMPOWERED -- BUILDING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE TOGETHER," will enable the participating institutions to grow industry partnerships, improve course...
This federal Cooperative Agreement award of $1,000,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) aims to provide experiential learning and co-curricular activities that increase interest in and access to career pathways in emerging technology fields, particularly in information technology and advanced manufacturing, for individuals from diverse professional and educational backgrounds. The project, led by Grand Rapids...