Project Grant 2521400
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $997,540.00 to Iowa State University will support a 3-year program to address the talent gap in the U.S. semiconductor industry. The project aims to identify talented students interested in semiconductors and artificial intelligence hardware, and create career pathways for them through experiential learning, including foundational courses, laboratory projects, and summer...
- 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...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $732,897 Cooperative Agreement to the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program. The project, titled "Workforce Innovation and Inclusion in Semiconductors and Emerging Research Areas (WIISER)", aims to engage undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in industry internships and experiential learning opportunities in the semiconductor and emerging...
- 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...
- 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 $732,964 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships) is for the PIVOTS: CHICAGOLAND PARTNERSHIP FOR SEMICONDUCTOR AND MICROELECTRONICS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING project. The project aims to prepare individuals from underrepresented minority groups with the skills necessary to start new careers in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry in the Chicagoland area through a series of compensated experiential...
- 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 (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...
- 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...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $7,442,092 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Boise State University to establish the EPSCOR CREST PHASE I: Center for Semiconductors Research. This 5-year project, beginning on September 1, 2025, aims to address challenges in the U.S. semiconductor industry by enabling low-cost yet high-performance computation. The project will transform research and education at Boise State by integrating semiconductor science into...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $926,006 Project Grant under its Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to the Computing Research Association Inc. (CRA) to host two Ideas Lab workshops. The goal is to expand the future semiconductor and microelectronics workforce through innovative, engaging, and transformative informal learning experiences that will broaden pathways into these critical industries. The award period runs from September 15, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The project aims to raise awareness and increase pathways into the semiconductor and microelectronics fields, which are crucial for technological and industrial competitiveness as well as national security. The Ideas Lab workshops will leverage informal learning environments like museums, science centers, and libraries to spark excitement and intrinsic motivation in STEM topics, particularly semiconductor and microelectronics.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $926.0k | 9/7/25 |