Project Grant 2443014
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), provides $158,342 to New York University to develop new training content for existing manufacturing technician education courses. The university will introduce virtual and hands-on experiential learning exercises as well as tutorials on advanced manufacturing technologies including computer-aided design, additive manufacturing, and engineering...
- This $298,351 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), will fund the development of a data sensing learning environment called DASLET to enhance middle school students' computational thinking skills. Over the four-year period from March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2027, the Rochester Institute of Technology will create an immersive virtual reality environment allowing...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,139,270 to develop new training programs for manufacturing technicians. The Research Foundation of the City University of New York, on behalf of New York City College of Technology, will introduce new content into existing design, manufacturing, and materials science courses focused on advanced manufacturing technologies. This...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Directorate (CFDA 47.041) provides $149,999 to the Rochester Institute of Technology to develop new approaches for capturing and transferring tacit knowledge in machining occupations. The award period is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. Specifically, the grant will support a multidisciplinary team in investigating how artificial intelligence and virtual/augmented reality technologies can help identify,...
- This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) provides $200,000 to The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY) to develop and implement an 8-week summer research and training program. The program aims to prepare undergraduate students for careers in advanced manufacturing by integrating ethical data science and digital twin practices. Key program components include theoretical instruction, hands-on modules,...
- This $150,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports fundamental research at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to develop new robotic manipulation capabilities for safely and reliably handling fragile objects. The research aims to establish an understanding of the synergy between vision and touch sensing, and to create a control method based on object properties that can optimize robotic manipulation for a variety...
- This $435,271 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Office of International Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.079) will enable 18 U.S. STEM students from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to participate in an 8-week international research experience at University West in Sweden. The research, mentored by faculty teams from both institutions, will focus on advancing fundamental scientific understanding of AI-enhanced automation, control, and management for...
- The Rochester Institute of Technology was awarded a $398,271 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) federal grant program (CFDA 47.076). Over three years, the grant will support a Research Experiences for Undergraduates site that will engage ten college students per summer in mentored STEM education research projects. Participants will gain knowledge and skills in research practices,...
- This $163,096 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will address critical needs in engineering education by improving how students learn to collaborate effectively on teams - a skill essential for success in today's complex, multidisciplinary professional contexts. The research project, conducted by the Rochester Institute of Technology, will investigate how students and faculty collaboratively shape psychological safety, manage conflicts,...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships) in the amount of $246,704 provides funding for a collaborative research project to expand employment opportunities in the advanced manufacturing and construction sectors. The project aims to train participants in state-of-the-art laboratories and provide paid internships with STEM employers, while also offering financial, academic, and career-focused assistance. The goal is to...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 STEM Education) aims to gain a fundamental understanding of situated and embodied cognition within manufacturing contexts, specifically in product design and manufacturing (PD&M). The $645,959 award to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) will investigate pedagogical strategies that facilitate effective experiential learning to better prepare students for cognitive-demanding roles in advanced manufacturing. The research seeks to improve knowledge acquisition and workforce development by studying cognition of learning in an applied experiential learning environment. RIT will leverage its expertise in areas like imaging science, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing to conduct this research and deliver innovative solutions to address global competition and maintain U.S. leadership in manufacturing.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $646.0k | 8/1/25 |