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...
Lakeshore Technical College was awarded a $649,910 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and implement a competency-based dual enrollment program in advanced manufacturing technologies for high school students. The College will create maintenance, Industry 4.0, and welding pathways in consultation with regional manufacturers. High school teachers will receive professional development...
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 $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...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $547,981 project grant to Bridgerland Technical College under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop teaching techniques using mini factories modeled after Industry 4.0 principles. The three-year award running from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024 will support Bridgerland Technical College's development of curriculum and hands-on training experiences using small-scale, automated manufacturing systems to teach technician...
This $590,340 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to develop a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training pathway at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The project will implement CNC dual-credit courses at Lakeview Technology Academy, a STEM-focused high school, to expand access to manufacturing education for underrepresented students in the local community. Key goals include recruiting a diverse student body,...
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) was awarded a $998,819 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation of undergraduate STEM students with an emphasis on first-generation college students. The grant will support SDSM&T's efforts to enhance academic support programs and services to help more students from underrepresented backgrounds complete STEM degrees....
This $503,646 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) will support the development of the Jackson College Interdisciplinary Program in Manufacturing. The program aims to foster growth in the advanced manufacturing and high-tech workforce in the mid-Michigan area by integrating fabrication technology with automation technology. Key goals include engaging underserved populations, developing a new certificate program leading to an A.A.S. in...
This $430,908 project grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education), aims to assist Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) in supporting educational institutions in manufacturing-dense regions. The project involves CNC robotic equipment manufacturer visits, industry externships, automation skillset assessments, instrumentation acquisition, and modernization of curriculum. This effort is intended to prepare graduates and existing incumbent workers for...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $1,447,429 Project Grant to North Dakota State College of Science under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support scholarships for low-income students pursuing associate's degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Over the six-year period from October 2022 to September 2028, the college will provide scholarships to at least 70 students, with approximately 85% pursuing career and technical education degrees. In addition...