The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $379,518 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program to Chicago State University (CSU), a federally designated Predominantly Black Institution. The grant, entitled "Expanding AI Teaching and Research Capacity at a Predominantly Black Institution (AI@PBI)," is a two-year pilot initiative focused on developing AI awareness and integrating AI curriculum and research across disciplines at...
This $399,977 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports Alabama State University (ASU) in developing, implementing, and evaluating new artificial intelligence (AI) courses and an AI research laboratory. The key objectives are to: Develop, educate, and evaluate new AI courses that immerse students in current AI methods through hands-on learning; Establish an AI laboratory and involve students and faculty in AI...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) award under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) provides a $299,923 research initiation grant to Clark Atlanta University (CAU), a private, historically Black university located in Atlanta, Georgia. The project aims to advance the study of partially ordered sets (posets) and structures that do not contain them, with a focus on Turán-type problems. Key objectives include conducting research to resolve the...
This National Science Foundation award under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $399,999 to Bowie State University, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in Maryland, to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, including generative AI and large language models, into the university's curriculum and research activities. The project aims to bridge the significant gap in AI education and research for African Americans and other underrepresented groups,...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $299,895 Research Initiation Award to Clark Atlanta University under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076). The project aims to advance topological data analysis and train undergraduate students at the historically Black university in computer programming and data science. The research has the potential to improve health outcomes and produce educational modules for STEM courses. Additionally, the...
This Project Grant award for $273,071, provided by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070), supports an effort led by Hofstra University, in collaboration with Cornell Tech and the University of Illinois, to expand the Breakthrough Tech AI program. The project aims to democratize access to high-quality AI education and training for underserved undergraduate students, with a focus on women, female-identifying...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), funded under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076), supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based, innovative approaches to improve the preparation and success of undergraduate students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in pursuing STEM graduate programs and careers. The primary objectives of this $399,997 award to Tuskegee University,...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $397,999 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Clark Atlanta University to develop and implement new undergraduate geospatial research courses in the political science curriculum, incorporate geospatial data systems and/or data analytics modules in existing political science courses, and increase geospatial research and data analytics through faculty-mentored undergraduate research projects. The goal of this 3-year project...
This federal Project Grant award, valued at $240,644.00, was provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards (CFDA 11.609) program. The grant aims to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) expertise and engagement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The key activities under this award include organizing workshops, seminars, and hackathons to provide hands-on training...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program provides $794,798 to Cornell University, in collaboration with Hofstra University and the University of Illinois, to expand the Breakthrough Tech AI program and increase access to high-quality artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) education for underserved undergraduate students. The project aims to establish five new...