The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to a collaborative initiative involving the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez, West Texas A & M University, and Western Washington University. The project aims to enhance the ability of Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs) and Emerging Minority-Serving Institutions (EMSIs) to form and sustain long-term partnerships with industry and non-governmental organizations. The key goals are to improve institutional processes for partnership development, establish a partnership training program, and diversify and expand the network of external partners. This 3-year project, beginning on Sep 1, 2024, will implement customized strategies at each participating institution to build sustainable collaboration frameworks, strengthen external engagement skills, and promote a culture of collaboration, particularly in technology sectors like AI, biotechnology, semiconductors, and new materials.
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