This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Integrative Activities (IA) program, CFDA 47.083, represents a collaboration between Hampton University and seven other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to enhance research capacity and educational capabilities in semiconductor technology.
The $207,303 grant, awarded on September 15, 2024, will fund a comprehensive initiative structured around four key research thrusts in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum materials, semiconductor manufacturing, and organic/inorganic semiconductor integration. The project aims to build a collaborative network that elevates the research infrastructure and educational prowess of the participating HBCUs, with the goal of developing a diverse technical workforce ready to address future semiconductor challenges. As part of the initiative, Hampton University has been awarded a sub-grant of an unspecified amount to collaborate with Alabama A&M University on establishing the first HBCU organic electronics lab and conducting research on hybrid inorganic/organic semiconductor integration and packaging.
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