Project Grant 2500052
- This $648,668 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to develop a new industry-driven robotics and automation curriculum for secondary and two-year college students focused on agricultural technologies. The project will create three agricultural technology modules, provide teacher professional development, and establish micro-credentials to bridge gaps between secondary, post-secondary, and the workforce. Subawards are planned to...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Hennepin Technical College a $349,578 project grant under the STEM Education (47.076) program to develop an Automation Robotics program. The college will create new courses, stackable certificates, and modify curricula in consultation with industry to align with advances in Industry 4.0 manufacturing standards. Mobile training labs will expand access to automation robotics and mechatronics education. The program aims to accommodate nontraditional...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $349,741 Project Grant through its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois. The "FLEXTECH AUTOMATION EDUCATION PROJECT" aims to create two levels of certification in Automation Technology at the college, responding to local industry needs for skilled automation technicians. Key activities include developing new curriculum, establishing an industry advisory council, and implementing open lab...
- This federal Project Grant award, titled "EXPLORATIONS: PATHWAYS FOR SMART MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGISTS", is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083). The $1,000,000 award to Arizona State University (ASU) seeks to train and develop a skilled technical workforce to keep pace with modernization of manufacturing technologies and meet industry demand for advanced manufacturing proficiencies. The emphasis is on...
- This $650,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of new curricula and hands-on learning experiences focused on Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing technologies. Led by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, the project aims to prepare students and incumbent workers for careers in manufacturing technician roles in sectors such as agriculture, food and beverage processing, and oil and gas. Key deliverables...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded North Iowa Area Community College a $499,871 Project Grant under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to advance next-generation robotics technicians through addressing new industry demand caused by COVID-19. The grant will support the development of robotics education and training programs to provide 500 students with skills to fill jobs in advanced...
- This $307,758 National Science Foundation project grant will support the College of the Mainland in developing a two-year Robotic Process Automation Career Training (RPACT) program. The program will offer stackable credentials, including a Workforce Occupational Skills Award and Certificate in Robotic Process Automation technology, to prepare students for in-demand technician careers in this rapidly growing field. Through its STEM Education program, the National Science Foundation aims to ensure...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $999,955 to Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina to develop an advanced, multidisciplinary, industry-validated training program to prepare students for emerging automation and Industry 5.0 career opportunities. The project will create three new advanced automation curriculum certificates, upgrade lab facilities with automation instrumentation and simulation...
- This $464,038 National Science Foundation project grant will support St. Charles Community College in creating academic pathways to train students on Industry 4.0 technologies. Funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the college will work with industry to identify knowledge and skills needed for Industry 4.0 technician roles. It will develop a Mechatronics Associate of Applied Science degree and stackable certificates incorporating classroom, lab, internship and apprenticeship...
- This Project Grant award of $347,688 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education Program (CFDA 47.076) supports Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) in developing a one-year pathway for high school dual enrollment students to earn two college certificates in the growing field of mechatronics. Over the three-year project, 60 students will be recruited to participate, with a focus on economically disadvantaged and underrepresented students in STEM. The award will align...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to develop a robotics and automation technician pathway to address the growing demand for skilled technicians in the agricultural and industrial sectors. The $474,019 project, awarded on September 15, 2025 and scheduled for completion by August 31, 2028, is being led by The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Sponsored Programs Office). The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include: 1) Engaging students through immersive summer institutes to capture their interest in robotics and automation; 2) Increasing representation in the program using evidence-based recruitment and retention strategies; 3) Reducing math anxiety among students through a pre-enrollment math jumpstart course; and 4) Providing hands-on experience and industry-recognized National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) certifications in entry-level robotics and automation. The project also plans to strengthen faculty expertise through NC3 teacher certifications and professional development. The findings from the project's assessments on enrollment, graduation rates, and the effectiveness of the math jumpstart course are intended to offer data-driven insights to improve technician education and workforce development in these critical sectors.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $474.0k | 9/10/25 |