This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education will provide $210,281 to develop professional development modules and a new course for manufacturing instructors at Connecticut community colleges. Funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to enhance teaching effectiveness, classroom management skills, student assessment practices, and retention of underrepresented populations in manufacturing programs. Edadvance will...
The Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (RCNGM) will establish a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) Resource Center through this $605,444 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education. The NSF ATE program focuses on preparing technicians for advanced technology fields critical to the U.S. economy. The RCNGM Resource Center will provide online learning resources and professional development opportunities to...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,139,270 to develop new training programs for manufacturing technicians. The Research Foundation of the City University of New York, on behalf of New York City College of Technology, will introduce new content into existing design, manufacturing, and materials science courses focused on advanced manufacturing technologies. This...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA #47.076 - STEM Education) provides $430,908 to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to assist educational institutions in manufacturing-dense regions to support existing programs that, in partnership with industry, have identified new instrumentation needs and require enhancements to prepare graduates and existing incumbent workers for the evolving workplace. The key products and services to be delivered include CNC robotic...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), provides $158,342 to New York University to develop new training content for existing manufacturing technician education courses. The university will introduce virtual and hands-on experiential learning exercises as well as tutorials on advanced manufacturing technologies including computer-aided design, additive manufacturing, and engineering...
This $650,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of new curricula and hands-on learning experiences focused on Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing technologies. Led by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, the project aims to prepare students and incumbent workers for careers in manufacturing technician roles in sectors such as agriculture, food and beverage processing, and oil and gas. Key deliverables...
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...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $642,949 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) to develop and deliver professional development training on Industry 4.0 technologies for secondary and postsecondary instructors across the United States. The project aims to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to engage students, including underserved populations, in learning experiences focused on...
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...
Hofstra University was awarded a $799,315 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to conduct targeted research from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2024. The research aims to identify mathematics competencies needed for skilled technicians in advanced manufacturing and align mathematics education programs accordingly. The STEM Education program supports developing the nation's STEM education enterprise, so this grant will provide...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a Project Grant through its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Edadvance, a Regional Educational Service Center in Connecticut. The $6,513,956 grant, awarded on July 1, 2023, will support the development of the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing.
The Center aims to enhance partnerships among educators, businesses, industry, government, and other stakeholders to prepare the advanced manufacturing workforce needed for the future. Key activities will include developing educational materials aligned with Industry 4.0 competencies, providing professional development for educators, mentoring education-industry partnerships, and supporting diversity and equity initiatives to recruit and retain underrepresented populations in next-generation manufacturing careers. The Center's efforts are expected to create a national community of practice that supports innovation and equips the 21st century manufacturing workforce.