An equity focused robotics and automation education program for career development and employment
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 2400824
- Recipient
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Middlesex Community College UEI FGH2ULMUM5E4
- Awarding agency
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Division of Undergraduate Education
National Science Foundation
- Obligated
- $554,945
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 47.076 STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)
- Completion date
- Funding agency
- National Science Foundation
- Place of performance
- Bedford, MA 01730, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Abstract
- Middlesex community college (MCC) intends to design an associate degree in science (as) that will focus on emerging robotics and automation industries utilizing the advanced technological education (ATE) program business and industry leadership team, or bilt, model to inform curriculum and validate the job skills students will learn. This project intends to create an employment pipeline and foster career development for the diverse student population at MCC, including high school students in early college (dual enrollment) classes. MCC is committed to equity-based curriculum development and practices. The outcome of this project is intended to be an educated diverse workforce that lives in and supports the regional and local community. The design of MCC?s as in robotics and automation will be informed by industry partners to create a career pathway for both college and high school students selecting dual enrollment courses. This project will promote economic equity through broadening participation of students from underrepresented groups in the robotics industry. Students will also participate in an inclusive and supportive learning environment that will promote equity, retention, and success of all students. Implementing and assessing equity-focused high-impact pedagogical strategies is expected to improve technology education, increase its relevance and contribute to evidence-based practices and curriculum designed to strengthen the pipeline for robotics and automation workers into the community and the region. This project is funded by the advanced technological education program that focuses on the education of technicians for the advanced-technology fields that drive the nation's economy. 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 not planned for this award.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | |
| Original award | $554,945 |
Quick answers
Who received award 2400824?
2400824 was awarded to Middlesex Community College by Division of Undergraduate Education (National Science Foundation) on October 1, 2024.
How much is award 2400824 worth?
$554,945 has been obligated on 2400824.
Which agency awarded 2400824?
Division of Undergraduate Education (National Science Foundation) awarded 2400824, with funding from National Science Foundation.
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