Project Grant 2501181
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) in the amount of $944,769 will support a collaborative initiative between Maricopa County Community College District, Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, and the Chandler Unified School District. The project aims to build flexible educational pathways from high school through community college to university and industry employment in the rapidly growing...
- This $1,000,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the "PIVOTERS: Network for Experiential Training of Individuals in Adjacent Careers to Technology - Semiconductor Manufacturing" project. The project, led by Dallas College, aims to upskill incumbent workers, veterans, and active-duty military personnel for roles in the growing semiconductor manufacturing industry. Participants will receive hands-on training in...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Arizona State University a $500,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to revolutionize graduate education in semiconductor manufacturing. The 3-year grant will develop a virtual semiconductor manufacturing line and provide hands-on training for students, aiming to address the complexity of concepts in this field and the challenges of doubling the existing semiconductor workforce in response to the CHIPS and Science Act. Key...
- This Project Grant award of $500,000.00 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to serve the national interest by launching a workforce development initiative to expand access to high-skilled careers in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. Led by Stony Brook University in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory, SUNY community colleges, and industry partners, the initiative addresses the critical national need for a technically prepared...
- This $649,953 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to develop multiple educational pathways leading to careers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry in the five-county Central New York region. The project, titled "Pathways Leading to Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Across New York (PLASMA-NY)", seeks to integrate semiconductor-focused competencies, learning outcomes, course content, and labs into...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program provides $180,000.00 to the University of California, Merced to address the national need for a skilled workforce in semiconductor manufacturing. The project will provide undergraduate participants with immersive learning experiences in plasma engineering and materials processing. Participants will gain hands-on experience in plasma reactor operation,...
- This Project Grant award, valued at $611,908 and funded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), aims to advance the semiconductor industry by cultivating STEM interest and skills in middle school students. The University of Maryland, College Park will lead this collaborative research project to introduce foundational semiconductor concepts and manufacturing processes through hands-on experiences in community-based makerspaces. The project will directly...
- This Project Grant award of $1,299,998.00 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund the development of an AI-driven career inspiring experiential program for semiconductor education targeted at high school students in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The key objectives of this 4-year program are to: Enhance high school students' knowledge, skills, and interests in microelectronics and semiconductor fields; Boost students' self-efficacy in learning...
- This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $582,542.00 to support the "Collaborative Research: Semiconductor Informal Learning Initiative Through Community-Oriented Networks Using Tangibles and Mixed Reality" project. The project aims to advance scientific progress and workforce development by introducing middle school students to foundational semiconductor concepts and manufacturing processes through hands-on...
- This $107,965 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support the development and deployment of a foundational semiconductor research and education cyberinfrastructure (CI) tool at San Jose State University Research Foundation. The CI will integrate machine learning device models and semiconductor device data to empower semiconductor device research and education, lowering the entry barrier and facilitating broader participation in...
This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) in the amount of $1,000,000 aims to address semiconductor industry workforce needs by increasing awareness of semiconductor manufacturing and related career opportunities among community college students. The primary goals are to: 1) Leverage industry partnerships to evaluate and augment the existing Micro-/Nanotechnology Certificate program, including increased industry involvement such as on-site visits to semiconductor fabrication sites; and 2) Introduce new introductory characterization and fabrication workshops to increase enrollment in the existing certificate program. Upon successful completion, students are expected to gain exposure to semiconductor manufacturing, access to a training program, and pathways for semiconductor-based employment.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 8/28/25 |