This federal Project Grant award of $1,185,394 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund a 5-year implementation project at Virginia State University (VSU) to establish the Trojan Center for Emerging Engineering Research (T-CEER). The project aims to:
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Enhance the graduation rate of VSU's engineering and computer science (ENG-CS) students from 63.2% to 100% over the next 5 years.
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Improve the competency of ENG-CS graduates in the 8 key areas identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers for job readiness.
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Realign the ENG-CS curriculum to prepare students for emerging technologies like the Industrial Internet of Things and quantum computing.
To achieve these objectives, the project will develop new courses, engage students in undergraduate research, provide career coaching and internships, and facilitate research and study abroad experiences. This program seeks to broaden participation and bridge the workforce gap for African American students in ENG-CS fields. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
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