Project Grant 2500769
- This $475,000 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Technician Certification Program at Northwest College in Wyoming. The key objectives of this 3-year project, which runs from September 2025 to August 2028, are to: (1) increase awareness of RPAS/drone technology among the college and local community; (2) cultivate industry partnerships; (3)...
- This $475,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant awarded to the Alamo Community College District's St. Philip's College will develop a comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). The goal is to create an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program in Commercial Drone Operations, which will be the only UAS program in the greater San Antonio area. The project will leverage faculty expertise and industry partnerships to prepare...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award, provided under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, funds Atlantic Cape Community College to develop an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program and a series of short-term certificate programs focused on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) data technician training. The $551,818 award will enable the college to equip students with skills in collecting, processing, and securely managing SUAS data, including training on...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $650,000 to Sinclair Community College to develop educational pathways and training for aviation maintenance technicians to service unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The project aims to address the projected workforce shortage of technicians capable of maintaining these new aircraft types as the aerospace industry shifts toward increased use of...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $345,647 Project Grant to William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois through the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076). The goal of this 3-year project is to enhance career readiness in uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) technology for students pursuing careers in biological monitoring and resource management. Key objectives include: (1) incorporating UAS knowledge, skills, and abilities into existing...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant of $349,159 awarded to Dakota College at Bottineau will support the development of a stackable certificate program to train small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) technicians. The project aims to grow the college's existing SUAS curriculum into a program that meets the needs of North Dakota's agriculture and natural resources management industries, which have seen substantial growth in drone technology adoption....
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $998,759 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Southwestern Community College District, doing business as Southwestern College, to establish a comprehensive Associate of Science (AS) degree in Geomatics and a Land Surveying certificate program. The project aims to address the workforce shortage in the multidisciplinary field of Geomatics, which integrates surveying, GIS, remote sensing, mapping, and emerging technologies...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) for $582,171 provides funding to North Arkansas College to develop and offer a comprehensive training program that prepares students to become proficient Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) operators. The program will result in students earning an FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License and gaining skills in areas such as piloting, mission design, operational maintenance, and cybersecurity. Faculty will also be...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Sinclair Community College a $487,465 project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the initiative "Engineering & Science Integration in Mathematics – An Initiative to Retain and Complete More STEM Majors" from October 15, 2021 through September 30, 2024. The STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics...
- This $391,854 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to Texas Tech University System will develop a "flipped project-based learning" curriculum for aerial computing and drone programming. The key objectives are to: Develop online modules to help students learn computer science concepts, ethics, and laws related to flying drones, and enable them to iteratively simulate drone code before class. Engage students in authentic,...
This $999,266 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to enhance community college education in remote sensing technologies to address workforce needs in the built environment (BE) sector. The project, led by Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, will develop innovative curricula, courses, and advanced certificates to prepare students for careers utilizing remote sensing technologies, such as drone operations and geospatial analysis. The effort seeks to foster sustainability, efficiency, and technological literacy, while supporting the training of technicians for high-demand fields. Key objectives include integrating remote sensing into coursework, equipping students with skills in drone operations and data processing, and fostering partnerships with local industries to align training with workforce demands. The project will evaluate the effectiveness of the developed curricula and disseminate findings through academic publications and industry collaborations, contributing to broader knowledge on aligning education with technological advancements in the BE sector.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $0 | 8/4/25 | ||
| Not listed | $999.3k | 7/22/25 |