This Project Grant award of $195,937 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports a three-year effort to engage K-12 teachers in the development of STEM curriculum focused on advanced electronics materials, packaging, and semiconductor (EMPS) research. The award, titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: COLLABORATIVE RET SITE: TEACHER POWER (PREPARING OUR WORKFORCE THROUGH ELECTRONICS AND RESEARCH)", is hosted by a consortium of three universities - Central State University (a Historically Black, 1890 Land Grant institution), the University of Dayton (a mid-size private university), and Wright State University (a mid-size public university). The project aims to provide participating teachers with research experiences, curriculum development guidance, and professional development to enable them to incorporate EMPS-related content and best practices for inclusive STEM pedagogy into their K-12 classrooms. Key project activities include an industry-focused microcredential program, collaborative research experiences with university faculty, and the creation of inquiry-based STEM curriculum. The goal is to support the development of a diverse STEM workforce capable of advancing the EMPS industry in the Southwestern Ohio region.
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