Raise: CET: building the fusion future - identifying and bridging the workforce GAP for the emergent fusion energy industry
Active Project Grant Awarded
- Award ID
- 2401039
- Recipient
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The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York UEI F4N1QNPB95M4
- Awarding agency
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Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport System
National Science Foundation
- Obligated
- $999,994
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 47.041 Engineering
- Completion date 48% complete
- Funding agency
- Office of Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities National Science Foundation
- Place of performance
- New York, NY 10027, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Abstract
- This research advanced by interdisciplinary science and engineering (RAISE) award is made in response to dear colleague letter 23-109, as part of the NSF-wide clean energy technology initiative. The transition to a sustainable and clean-energy future requires both rapid expansion of existing renewable technologies and expedited development of emerging energy sources. Fusion energy, a promising and potentially scalable solution, could become a vital part of overcoming this energy challenge. With the emerging fusion private sector, successful fusion energy commercialization could play a critical role in driving towards net-zero emissions targets and strengthening energy security; however, achieving this goal requires a diverse and skilled workforce. This project aims to address the anticipated technical and engineering skill GAP in the emerging fusion energy industry. IT does so through a comprehensive education and workforce development plan composed of digital and online education resources as well as hybrid digital-through-hands-on experiential education and training methods that can scale to support an informed citizenry and diverse stem workforce nationwide. The first objective of this project is to identify the educational requirements precipitated by the energy sector's inclusion of fusion technology. Subsequently, this project will develop an innovative fusion technology curriculum, enriched with virtual reality simulators including a digital twin of the columbia university tokamak for education device. The project will develop and disseminate a hybrid curriculum that aims to enhance the proficiency of students and incumbent workers, fostering the cultivation of a competent, diverse fusion technician and engineering workforce. A cross-disciplinary hybrid curriculum will be employed, integrating classroom, virtual, and hands-on learning experiences to expand and diversify the pool of fusion technicians and engineers. To support these goals, this project seeks to foster strong collaborations by forging new connections between educators, researchers, national laboratories, national and regional workforce development entities and the wider fusion industry. This consortium will facilitate the dissemination of curriculum to a broader audience, ensuring extensive adoption and spread. The project will directly support training of undergraduates, PHD students, and postdocs in the development of educational tools and curricula, as well as engage a broad range of students at the collegiate and K-12 levels through testing and application of the developed resources. 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.
Subawards
| Subrecipient | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $255,000 | |
| Indian River State College | $149,654 | |
| Indian River State College | $59,862 | |
| Clemson University | $356,705 |
Quick answers
Who received award 2401039?
2401039 was awarded to The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York by Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport System (National Science Foundation) on May 23, 2024.
How much is award 2401039 worth?
$999,994 has been obligated on 2401039.
Which agency awarded 2401039?
Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport System (National Science Foundation) awarded 2401039, with funding from Office of Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities (National Science Foundation).
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