The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $350,000 Project Grant under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) to Canisius University of Buffalo, New York. The "EPIIC: CONNECT FOUR" project aims to address the STEM workforce shortage in the U.S. by building regional innovation partnerships to enhance workforce development. The key products and services to be delivered include:
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Scaling up the capacity of Canisius University and three partner institutions (Albion College, Roanoke College, and Northwest Arkansas Community College) to develop and sustain external partnerships with industry, regional innovation centers, non-profits, government, and other educational institutions.
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Expanding the connections of these institutions to a wider network of external partners and improving communication with critical stakeholder groups.
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Establishing administrative capacity, increasing faculty involvement in external partnerships, and creating resources to support sustainable partnerships at scale.
The project will run from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027, and aims to foster robust ecosystems of external partner-academic collaboration, support institutional transformation, and contribute to the long-term economic development of the participating regions.
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