Project Grant 2500068
- Wake Technical Community College received a $520,783 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The grant will support the development of an Industry 4.0 hands-on training program to prepare students in five technology degree programs for careers impacted by emerging advanced manufacturing technologies. Key deliverables include revising six courses across multiple degree programs to create a new...
- 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 $474,038 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina to develop strategies for strengthening career pathways for skilled workers in artificial intelligence (AI) technician roles. The key activities include: Adapting the college's Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program in AI to reflect industry-informed knowledge, skills, and abilities, and creating stackable...
- 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...
- This $474,019 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to develop a robotics and automation technician pathway for the agricultural and industrial sectors. The project, awarded to The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY) and scheduled to run from September 2025 to August 2028, plans to create an educational pathway to attract and retain diverse students, preparing them for well-paying technician jobs in...
- This $636,128 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program supports Wake Technical Community College's CURRICULUM INTEGRATION IN TRAINING EVS (CITE) project. The project will advance workforce training for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle technicians by: Developing a new certificate program with four new courses on EV and hybrid vehicle technology and safety. Collaborating with industry partners to design effective training...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Wake Technical Community College a $562,150 project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to enhance preparation of students for technical careers in cloud computing technologies. The three-year award running from July 2021 through June 2024 will support development of curriculum and training to increase the number of students skilled in cloud-based technologies. As the place of performance, Wake Technical Community College will directly...
- 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...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) provides $640,677 to Dallas College to develop a new career pathway program in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining for individuals with Level I autism. The goal is to increase technical workforce opportunities and fill gaps in customized training for the autistic community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Key components of the 3-year project include: 1) Establishing partnerships with industry,...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support 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 $999,955 award will fund the development of an automation curriculum, the upgrade of labs with automation instrumentation and simulation software, and the implementation of three new advanced automation certificate programs. The project will impact over 420 students and provide professional development for 18 instructors to earn industry certifications. The curricula and training resources will be shared across the North Carolina Community College System and the broader Advanced Technological Education (ATE) community nationally. This project aims to address the expected 14% to 29% growth in advanced manufacturing roles in the Raleigh region that require technicians with specialized automation, industrial, mechanical, electrical, testing, and welding skills.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 8/26/25 |