Project office: innovation, culture, and creativity

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Award ID
2345797
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Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,303,507

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Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA

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Abstract
Recognizing the virtuous cycle between culture and creativity and technological innovation, the goal of this project is to bring an important strategic asset of the united states, VIZ., the creativity and innovative abilities of individuals in all regions across the country, into stronger, more productive, and sustained relationships with stem research, innovation, and workforce development. How the world communicates and creates is now increasingly intertwined with critical and emerging technologies explored and applied in NSF-supported research. Gathering experts and stakeholders from across the country, this project aims to develop actionable steps within a five- to ten-year roadmap that addresses three key aspects of this intersectional opportunity. First, IT examines the role of regional culture and creativity in strengthening innovation ecosystems. Second, IT builds on recommendations from the national academies, successful initiatives in other countries, and hands-on experience in industry and higher education to develop programs and pursue stronger connectivity with the nation?s stem r & d programs in support of the continued competitiveness of U.S. Industries involved in the creative sector. Finally, IT develops novel strategies to expand and diversify the stem workforce through support and engagement with fields at the intersection of technology, innovation, and creativity. This is consistent with the national science board?s 2022 redefinition of the stem workforce in science and engineering (s & e) indicators to encompass all workers who use science and engineering skills in their jobs. The potential for profound long-term impact ranges from improved integration of local innovation ecosystems into the fabric of regional life; to nationwide increases in diversity in stem fields by successfully attracting and retaining students, workers, and researchers who are interested in creative and innovative work; to continued global competitiveness through better integration of the three most resilient aspects of U.S. Soft power: educational institutions, cultural production, and technological innovation. A key objective is to engage a broader cross-section of the nation to participate in NSF?s mission in user-inspired and translational research, as embodied by the activities of its technology, innovation, and partnerships directorate. This project will also develop strategies to enhance the connections between people with a range of traditional skills and crafts found across the states and territories with modern computational techniques. By emphasizing national priority technologies, such as AI, the project will maximize its impact and complement other tip programs. To achieve these objectives, a project office will be created at ucla to conduct an approximately year-long series of activities including competitively awarded regional workshops across the country, an industry summit involving NSF, and a national conference. Deliverables include a roadmap that highlights collaboration opportunities with a wide range of partners including in academia, industry, community organizations, and local, state, and federal government. The project seeks to establish how existing and new programs could 1) enhance and sustain innovation ecosystems through thoughtful and deliberate connections to the creative and innovative activities in a given region; 2) support U.S. Competitiveness at the intersection of technology and creativity in critical and emerging areas of innovation; and 3) strengthen the stem workforce through deeper engagement with students, faculty, workers, and organizations who apply stem skills and innovations in a broad range of creative activities. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.- subawards are planned for this award.

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Original award $1,303,507

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Immersive Technologies (XR) are rapidly transforming live performance. Contemporary Performance (CP) artists in NYC engage with… $74,937
University Of Hawaii The National Science Foundation (NSF) has funded the co-production of knowledge between researchers and Indigenous communities to be inclusive of the ecological… $72,361
Allied Media Projects, Inc. Detroit is a deeply creative city which is often exploited through cultural appropriation, gentrification, and information technology. Policies and programs are… $87,220
The Global Center For Cultural Entrepreneurship Our overarching goal for the workshop is to increase our understanding of how urban communities canaccelerate innovation, creativity, and the pro-social… $74,993
The Global Center For Cultural Entrepreneurship Our overarching goal for the workshop is to increase our understanding of how urban communities canaccelerate innovation, creativity, and the pro-social… $74,993
National Black TECH Ecosystem Association For decades, and then amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, Black people have suffered within a digital divide affecting their economic, social,… $74,915
National Black TECH Ecosystem Association For decades, and then amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, Black people have suffered within a digital divide affecting their economic, social,… $74,915
TEC Leimert Tech is moving at a fast pace and is not only disrupting the creative economy but also professional sustainability in the marketplace. California’s creative… $74,379
KC Digital Drive, Inc. Workshop Approach and Topics: There are three key premises for this workshop. (1) Creativeprofessionals and technology innovators describe cohorts engaged… $75,020

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Who received award 2345797?

2345797 was awarded to University Of California, LOS Angeles by National Science Foundation on December 15, 2023.

How much is award 2345797 worth?

$1,303,507 has been obligated on 2345797.

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