Project Grant 2518501
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Program (CFDA 47.041) awarded a $360,000 Project Grant to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to develop a theoretical framework for conducting accurate hypothetical interventions on complex systems and predicting their outcomes. The overarching goal is to provide decision-makers with a reliable basis for planning and risk assessment when implementing complex policy changes, infrastructure modifications, or emergency responses that could...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded a $200,000 project grant to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSM&T) to develop a computational framework for simulating failure in advanced materials such as metal-ceramic composites. The objective is to establish a scalable multi-fidelity approach that accurately models elastic deformation and fracture in materials with complex mesoscale structures, enabling failure predictions at...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships) provides $319,867 to Iowa State University to create an open-source community that will support engineering design optimization software. The project aims to transition the DAFOAM multidisciplinary design optimization tool into a self-sustaining ecosystem that can expand its user base across various engineering disciplines. Key activities include conducting user needs...
- This $428,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) seeks to investigate how problem formulation affects design exploration and decision-making in engineering and systems engineering. The research will utilize controlled experiments with engineering students and practitioners to understand the influence of different problem formulation styles on the design process and creativity of outcomes. The project also examines how problem...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $200,000 Project Grant to Florida Institute of Technology Inc. under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to investigate new approaches for concurrently considering manufacturing processes in the early stages of materials and product design. Specifically, the two-year award will support the development of a novel systems-based framework for the inverse co-design of materials, products, and manufacturing processes in terms of robust decisions made...
- This $300,000 EAGER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) supports a project by South Dakota State University (SDSU) to analyze collaboration patterns and socioeconomic impacts of science and technology advancements. The key initiatives of this project include: 1) using machine learning to forecast emerging science and technology areas, 2) evaluating the regional societal and economic impacts of leading research...
- This $438,342 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports research to develop efficient and rigorous techniques for solving complex, multi-objective decision-making problems under uncertainty. The research aims to facilitate tradeoffs among multiple objectives while using statistically valid algorithms to achieve high efficiency. Key approaches include novel comparison techniques, data recycling, computer simulation, and parallel...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $229,621 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) for the period of October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028. The grant will fund research to transform engineering education and cultivate a "holistic enviro-socio-technical mindset" in future engineers. The project aims to empower engineers to better address complex global challenges, like environmental change and resource...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded a $440,888 Project Grant to the Regents of the University of Michigan to support research on new models and a comprehensive framework to capture the complexities and interdependencies of integrated infrastructure systems, while accounting for technological innovations and policy changes. The research aims to enhance system performance, improve resilience to risks, and promote more efficient resource utilization to...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award for $299,974 under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program aims to advance public policy analysis capabilities by transforming tax-benefit microsimulations into open-source infrastructure accessible to local governments, nonprofits, and citizens. The "PATHWAYS TO ENABLE OPEN-SOURCE ECOSYSTEMS (POSE)" project will enhance scientific understanding by making policy models transparent and...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $300,000 to the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology aims to develop an open-source decision support tool for the design of complex engineering systems. The project, titled "POSE: Phase I: Open-Source Decision Support in the Design of Engineering Systems," addresses critical challenges in areas such as energy systems and infrastructure resilience by creating a practical, adaptable design tool that prioritizes robust solutions. Key activities include establishing an ecosystem for the Decision Support in the Design of Engineering Systems (DSIDES) tool, which uses satisficing strategies to manage multi-stage, nonconvex, and multicriteria design problems while accounting for various types of uncertainty. This 1-year project, starting on January 1, 2026, brings together researchers, educators, and industry professionals to accelerate innovation in sectors including materials, advanced manufacturing, national defense, and biomedical technology, while strengthening STEM education.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $300.0k | 9/2/25 |