Project Grant 2519021
- This $599,961 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 47.070) supports the development of a new framework called AERIAL (AI-Embedded Responsive Intelligent Agents with Trajectory-Induced Digital Twin Learning). The goal is to enable drones and robots to collaborate intelligently by combining advanced mathematics with artificial intelligence. Key aspects include: 1) developing the...
- 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 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 (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...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a Project Grant of $198,583.00 to East Texas A&M University under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) for the project "Deep Analytics Framework for Location Integrity and Awareness for Reliable UAV-Assisted Operations." This project investigates a trajectory-based analysis approach, inspired by nautical dead reckoning, to estimate the position of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in challenging conditions when GPS signals are...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program) provides $727,957 to Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools for the "EXPLORATIONS: LAUNCHING EMERGING TECHNOLOGY STEM PATHWAYS THROUGH IMMERSIVE DRONE EXPERIENCES" project. The project aims to address the national need for a skilled workforce in emerging technology sectors by providing high school participants with immersive learning experiences in Unmanned...
- This $300,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports research by the University of Maryland, College Park to enhance pilot training through the development of methods for optimizing sensory-motor interactions. The goal is to reduce training duration and improve safety by leveraging secondary sensory cues, such as touch and audition, and insights into pilot neurophysiology. The research involves creating a pilot training...
- This $250,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports a collaborative research project to enhance the cognitive capabilities of aviation maintenance technicians through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) technologies. The primary goal is to improve inspection processes and reduce maintenance errors that cause aircraft accidents. The award is funding research and development led by a...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $475,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Northwest College in Wyoming to develop a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Technician Certification Program. The program aims to prepare students for growing workforce needs in industries like agriculture, construction, film, and real estate that are increasingly adopting drone technology. The project will create a short-term, stackable RPAS Technician Education...
- This $177,560 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program supports the development of a new training program to equip students with essential skills for conducting research on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) cyber infrastructure. The project, led by San Diego State University Foundation, involves four training modules focused on fundamental aspects of UAS including control, communication, computing, and...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $399,871 project grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the University of Texas at Arlington. This grant, with an award date of October 15, 2025 and a completion date of September 30, 2028, aims to develop an advanced extended reality (XR) training system that combines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 regulations and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operation, powered by generative AI (GenAI) assistance. The goal is to improve regulatory compliance, safety, and operational proficiency in drone operations by leveraging GenAI's capabilities to generate multimodal content and real-time guidance. The project, titled "Transforming Compliance Training for Drone Operators Through an Extended Reality and Generative Artificial Intelligence-Driven System," seeks to enhance the realism and effectiveness of pilot education for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, where UAS are increasingly vital tools.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $399.9k | 8/21/25 |