The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $7,337,535 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to establish the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) at Northland Community & Technical College, a subsidiary of Minnesota State Colleges & Universities. The Center will provide educational resources and workforce development programs focused on autonomous technologies across the air, land, and sea domains. Key goals include leading industry collaborations to define technician education and credentials, inspiring student competition and experiential learning, connecting the national community to advance autonomous technology education, and expanding an educational resource hub. The funding will support the development of competency models, training programs, and industry-recognized certifications to prepare a skilled technician workforce for emerging autonomous systems that impact the environment, society, and economy. Sub-awards are planned as part of this 5-year project.
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