This $400,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) supports a collaborative research project between Jefferson College (MO) and Ohlone College (CA). The goal is to increase community colleges' capacity for sponsored research projects and industry partnerships within their regional innovation ecosystems. The key activities include: a) building and strengthening grants management infrastructure,...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) to Onondaga Community College (OCC), located in Syracuse, NY. The goal of this 3-year collaborative project between OCC and Columbus State Community College is to expand team capacity and research development for high-impact initiatives that address workforce needs in emerging industries, such as advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, in...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Rose State College and two partner institutions, Benedict College and Somerset Community College. The award will support the development and testing of an "Eco Engine Jumpstart Kit" - a framework to help small colleges and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) address common infrastructure challenges and increase engagement in...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Owens State Community College. The grant, titled "EPIIC: Collaborations with High-Tech Industry Partners (CHIP)", will fund a collaborative research effort with Cuyahoga Community College, Tuskegee University, Youngstown State University, Madison Area Technical College, and Owens State Community College. The project aims to create industry...
This $499,168 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to integrate advanced microscope imaging and analysis techniques into undergraduate geology and engineering courses at Chabot College, a community college in Hayward, California. The key project objectives are to: (1) develop and integrate course-based undergraduate research experiences using microscopy into select science and engineering courses; (2) support...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Washburn University of Topeka. This 3-year collaborative project aims to broaden the participation of two-year community colleges in emerging technology programs by increasing their capacity and infrastructure to grow and sustain strong regional industry partnerships. The key activities funded by this grant include: 1) implementing the Business...
This $399,995 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) is focused on developing and expanding industry partnerships to increase innovation capacity at three primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs): Champlain College, Christopher Newport University, and Western Oregon University. The award aims to grow the number of undergraduate students engaging in hands-on learning and career preparation...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $649,987 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Southwestern Community College District to develop a Micro-Nano-Technology Technical Education Certificate Program. This program aims to provide structured educational and training opportunities for traditional and non-traditional two-year college students to acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities that will prepare them for entry-level technical careers in the micro- and...
This $491,271 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to enhance English as a Second Language (ESL) and Computer Science (CS) courses at Ohlone Community College in Fremont, California. The key objectives are to: 1) recruit more women and English language learner (ELL) students to CS courses, 2) retain these students in CS, and 3) provide professional development opportunities to prepare CS students for STEM careers. To...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $649,927 to the Sbcc Foundation, a non-profit organization and Hispanic Serving Institution, to expand its partnership with the University of California, Santa Barbara to provide community college students with increased access and training in cleanroom facilities. This three-year project, running from August 2024 to July 2027, aims to: (1) enhance industry relationships and...