This $469,995 project grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076), aims to develop a semiconductor curriculum and learning framework for high school students. The project will create game-based semiconductor modules and hands-on learning experiences, enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, to engage diverse students in exploring semiconductor design and manufacturing. Key activities...
This $414,802 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) to Southern Methodist University (SMU) will develop a semiconductor curriculum and learning framework for high-school students using artificial intelligence, game modules, and hands-on experiences. The project aims to help high school students from diverse backgrounds develop skills and career interests in the semiconductor industry through an innovative game-based learning platform, interactive...
This $1,487,350 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support a collaborative research effort to engage high school students in integrated computer science and engineering through hands-on experiences with microelectronics and artificial intelligence (AI). The project aims to broaden access to microelectronics and AI education in diverse high schools across Florida, Kansas, and Texas, targeting underserved...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education Program (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $2,475,715 to The Johns Hopkins University supports the development of an innovative educational program to train graduate students in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor materials and device research. The program aims to prepare a multidisciplinary workforce fluent in both the science underlying electronic device fabrication and the incorporation of AI/machine learning into the...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Arizona State University a $500,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to revolutionize graduate education in semiconductor manufacturing. The 3-year grant will develop a virtual semiconductor manufacturing line and provide hands-on training for students, aiming to address the complexity of concepts in this field and the challenges of doubling the existing semiconductor workforce in response to the CHIPS and Science Act. Key...
This $185,496 federal Project Grant award, funded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), will support a collaborative research project focused on engaging high school students from underserved communities in Florida, Kansas, and Texas in hands-on experiences with microelectronics and artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to broaden access to computer science and engineering education and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. The project, led...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education grant (CFDA 47.076) in the amount of $399,954 awarded to the University of Missouri System aims to develop an innovative educational program that integrates extended reality (XR) and generative artificial intelligence (GAI) technology to enhance hands-on semiconductor fabrication training for undergraduate students. The key products and services to be delivered under this 3-year project include: (1) creating an immersive, learner-centered...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) project grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program provides $1,484,704 to develop and pilot a semiconductor workforce certification program. The project, led by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF-SUNY), will create a unified advanced manufacturing competency model and a semiconductor manufacturing sub-sector model. This will enable the development of a SEMI certification program for technician education programs and...
This $200,000 National Science Foundation project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support the development of gamified learning modules focused on computing hardware fundamentals. The University of Kansas Center for Research Inc., in collaboration with the University of Florida, will design engaging and collaborative games targeting key hardware concepts. Each module will introduce and exercise one fundamental principle through hands-on experimentation. Collectively, the...
This Project Grant award totaling $354,936 was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The project aims to engage approximately 500 high school students and 25 teachers from underserved communities in the design and application of AI-enabled smart, embedded technologies, specifically focusing on microelectronics and artificial intelligence. The goal is to broaden access to computer science and engineering education, prepare students for...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $415,000 Project Grant under its STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program to the University of Maine System (UMS) for a 4-year collaborative research project. This project aims to develop a semiconductor curriculum and learning framework for high school students using artificial intelligence, game modules, and hands-on experiences. Key components include creating game-based semiconductor learning modules, hosting in-person workshops with industry field trips, and leveraging an AI educator tool to provide personalized learning support. The goal is to increase students' engagement, awareness, and knowledge in STEM careers related to the semiconductor industry. This project is co-funded by the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST), Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL), and Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12) programs. The project will be designed with a focus on equity, accessibility, and collaboration to serve a diverse student population.