Project Grant 2517353
- This Project Grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 STEM Education), provides $582,542.00 to Trustees of Indiana University to develop and implement a collaborative research initiative that introduces middle school students to foundational semiconductor concepts and manufacturing processes. Through hands-on experiences in community-based makerspaces, the project will directly empower approximately 110 students, 20 educators, and 16 family members across two states to...
- 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 $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...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the Indiana Institute of Technology, Inc. (Indiana TECH) to develop a semiconductor curriculum and learning framework for high school students. This $416,895 award, effective November 1, 2024, supports the creation of game-based semiconductor learning modules, in-person workshops, and industry field trips to help high school students, including those from diverse backgrounds, develop...
- This $944,769 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to equip Arizona's students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the growing semiconductor industry. Maricopa County Community College District, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, will lead this initiative in partnership with Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, and Chandler Unified School District. The project intends to build flexible...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $500,000 in funding to the California State University Fresno Foundation to address a national need for a skilled workforce in semiconductor manufacturing. The project will deliver immersive learning experiences in plasma engineering and materials processing for undergraduate participants across three university campuses. Key activities include hands-on training in plasma reactor...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $415,000 Project Grant under its STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program to the University of Maine System (UMS) for a 4-year collaborative research project. This project aims to develop a semiconductor curriculum and learning framework for high school students using artificial intelligence, game modules, and hands-on experiences. Key components include creating game-based semiconductor learning modules, hosting in-person...
- 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's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,000,000 to Salt Lake Community College from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028 to address semiconductor industry workforce needs. The project aims to increase awareness of semiconductor manufacturing and related career opportunities among community college students through mentorship activities, introductory micro-/nanotechnology workshops, and the development of new project...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,299,998 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to develop an AI-driven career-inspiring experiential program for semiconductor education. The project aims to: 1) Enhance high school students' knowledge, skills, and interests in microelectronics and semiconductor fields; 2) Improve students' self-efficacy in learning electrical, computer engineering, and physical sciences; 3)...
This $611,908.00 Project Grant award, provided by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), supports a collaborative research initiative to advance semiconductor industry workforce development through community-based STEM education. The project aims to cultivate interest and skills in semiconductor concepts and manufacturing processes among approximately 110 middle school students, 20 educators, and 16 family members across two states. Using tangible toolkits and immersive mixed reality environments, the team will deliver hands-on learning experiences in community makerspaces to make abstract semiconductor topics more accessible. The project will follow a three-phase research and development model, engaging in co-design workshops with students, families, educators, and industry partners to develop and pilot the educational resources. Findings and curriculum materials will be made publicly available to promote wider adoption. This initiative directly addresses a projected skilled workforce gap in the semiconductor industry by introducing these critical STEM concepts to younger learners and preparing them for future careers.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $611.9k | 8/27/25 |