Project Grant 2400656
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant of $349,159 awarded to Dakota College at Bottineau will support the development of a stackable certificate program to train small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) technicians. The project aims to grow the college's existing SUAS curriculum into a program that meets the needs of North Dakota's agriculture and natural resources management industries, which have seen substantial growth in drone technology adoption....
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) for $582,171 provides funding to North Arkansas College to develop and offer a comprehensive training program that prepares students to become proficient Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) operators. The program will result in students earning an FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License and gaining skills in areas such as piloting, mission design, operational maintenance, and cybersecurity. Faculty will also be...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $345,647 Project Grant to William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois through the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076). The goal of this 3-year project is to enhance career readiness in uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) technology for students pursuing careers in biological monitoring and resource management. Key objectives include: (1) incorporating UAS knowledge, skills, and abilities into existing...
- This $475,000 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Technician Certification Program at Northwest College in Wyoming. The key objectives of this 3-year project, which runs from September 2025 to August 2028, are to: (1) increase awareness of RPAS/drone technology among the college and local community; (2) cultivate industry partnerships; (3)...
- This $999,266 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to enhance community college education in remote sensing technologies to address workforce needs in the built environment (BE) sector. The project, led by Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, will develop innovative curricula, courses, and advanced certificates to prepare students for careers utilizing remote sensing technologies, such as drone operations and geospatial...
- This $177,560 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program supports the development of a new training program to equip students with essential skills for conducting research on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) cyber infrastructure. The project, led by San Diego State University Foundation, involves four training modules focused on fundamental aspects of UAS including control, communication, computing, and...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $650,000 to Sinclair Community College to develop educational pathways and training for aviation maintenance technicians to service unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The project aims to address the projected workforce shortage of technicians capable of maintaining these new aircraft types as the aerospace industry shifts toward increased use of...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $998,759 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Southwestern Community College District, doing business as Southwestern College, to establish a comprehensive Associate of Science (AS) degree in Geomatics and a Land Surveying certificate program. The project aims to address the workforce shortage in the multidisciplinary field of Geomatics, which integrates surveying, GIS, remote sensing, mapping, and emerging technologies...
- This $364,866 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to develop and deliver an experiential training program in the field of marine technology. The initiative, titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: BEGINNINGS: ADVANCING MARINE TECHNOLOGY CAREERS THROUGH IMMERSIVE AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES," focuses on creating opportunities for skill development in emerging areas of marine technology, with a particular...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $474,227 over three years to Atlantic Cape Community College to establish new academic pathways in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The project will develop a comprehensive degree option and one-year certificate program to prepare 60 students for high-demand careers in these emerging technologies. The programs will equip students with practical skills in commercial...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award, provided under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, funds Atlantic Cape Community College to develop an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program and a series of short-term certificate programs focused on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) data technician training. The $551,818 award will enable the college to equip students with skills in collecting, processing, and securely managing SUAS data, including training on advanced sensor technologies like LIDAR, laser methane detectors, and hyperspectral imagers. The project aims to increase the number of faculty trained to deliver the new curricula, serve a diverse student population, and achieve measurable outcomes in enrollment, retention, and credential attainment. This award supports the NSF's mission to advance STEM education and address the growing workforce demand for skilled SUAS data technicians.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $551.8k | 7/30/24 |