Project Grant 2503860
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program provides $1,300,000 to the University of Virginia to develop low-cost, adaptable physical computing tools such as robots to provide equitable opportunities for elementary and middle school students to learn computer science (CS) skills and concepts. The project aims to investigate how these educational robots can help students develop CS understanding and executive functioning skills, while...
- This federal Project Grant award for $399,999.00, provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based, innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of undergraduate students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in pursuing STEM graduate programs and careers. The key objectives of this award are to: 1) Develop an innovative...
- This Project Grant award of $150,838.00 was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop a student-centered, personalized learning framework for undergraduate robotics education. The project aims to address challenges in robotics education, including the difficulty of finding qualified instructors and the high cost of training equipment, by creating a learning system that leverages low-cost hardware and high-realism simulators. The...
- 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 $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 $554,667 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program supports the development of an integrated artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum and educational robotics program for 4th and 5th grade students in linguistically diverse classrooms in Clark County, Nevada. The three-year project aims to cultivate AI literacy and computer science (CS) skills among elementary students, particularly those from underrepresented populations....
- This federal Project Grant award, totaling $649,676, was provided by the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of Illinois. The project aims to develop a human-centered design curriculum for high school students focused on soft robotics, with the goal of increasing engagement in robotics-aligned engineering careers and strengthening the future technical workforce. The project will study the implementation of this design-based curriculum across rural,...
- This three-year, $336,084 National Science Foundation Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of a student-centered personalized learning framework to advance undergraduate robotics education. The University of Nevada, Reno will implement a learning system in two robotics courses utilizing low-cost hardware and high-fidelity simulators. The framework prioritizes student autonomy and teaches advanced robotics skills. User studies will assess student...
- This $819,984 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to develop smart industrial robots that provide personalized support for autistic employees in manufacturing and STEM work environments. The primary objectives are to: (1) co-create support approaches based on self-determination theory to address the fundamental psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness for autistic workers, and (2) enhance robot...
- This $354,936 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRK-12 program, CFDA 47.076) aims to engage approximately 500 high school students and 25 teachers from under-resourced communities in the design and application of AI-enabled smart, embedded technologies. The project will develop an accessible high school curriculum that integrates computer science and engineering using the contexts of...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to empower pre-service and in-service teachers from high-need school districts in the Washington, D.C. metro area through training in robotics and automation. The $499,995 award to Howard University supports a five-year curriculum that integrates robotics and automation into K-12 classrooms, with the goal of training 60 educators and developing replicable educational models to inspire students from all communities to pursue STEM careers. The project collaborates with high-need school districts and industry partner Quanser to provide participants with resources, mentorship, and research opportunities, while emphasizing foundational robotics and automation concepts and evaluating changes in teaching efficacy, STEM self-efficacy, and classroom implementation.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $500.0k | 9/12/25 |