Project Grant 2523875
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) grant award under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,999,742 to Mount Marty University to support its Dakota Biotechnology Scholars program over 5 years, from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030. The project aims to increase STEM degree completion of low-income, high-achieving graduate students in biotechnology by providing scholarships, mentoring, and career development support. Key activities include recruiting regional students into...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $509,414 Project Grant to Los Angeles Mission College under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the EXPANDING THE BIOTECHNOLOGY PIPELINE TO ADULTS SEEKING REEMPLOYMENT project from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2024. The project aims to provide training and work-based learning opportunities in biotechnology fields to help unemployed or underemployed adults obtain new skills and reenter the workforce. Specifically, the grant will fund...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $770,663 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska. The grant supports the development of a hands-on biotechnology training program with three stackable credentials and four new courses, as well as the equipping of a state-of-the-art biotechnology lab. The project aims to build partnerships with regional industries to support faculty training and raise awareness of...
- This $326,721 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to enhance biotechnology technician education at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). The key project goals are to: 1) update curriculum in FSCJ's existing biotechnology laboratory technology associate's degree program, including a modified externship course; 2) acquire advanced research-grade instruments for student skills development; and 3) implement hands-on...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant awarded under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to promote awareness and hands-on experience in biotechnology and biomanufacturing career pathways for diverse, underrepresented community college and high school students. The $649,986 award to MiraCosta Community College District will fund the BIOSCOPE (Bioscience Supply Chain Operations Projects for Education) model, which provides students with project-based activities to learn...
- The Project Grant titled "EXPLORATIONS: ADVANCING BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREERS BY INTEGRATING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THINKING FOR RURAL STUDENTS" is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The $999,882 award, which runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, aims to expand access to experiential learning in applied biotechnology, strengthen the biotechnology workforce through skill-building and career preparation, and...
- This National Science Foundation Project Grant of $199,989 will fund Bloomfield College's interventions to improve academic performance among biology majors under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The two-year award beginning June 1, 2022 will support a week-long intensive biology summer enrichment program, peer coaching and tutoring, and course-based undergraduate research experiences for incoming first-year biology students. These services aim to ease the transition to college,...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $988,731 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to St. Charles Community College to establish a new Biotechnology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program and certificate offerings. The project objectives are to: 1) Develop and implement the new A.A.S. degree with industry-aligned, stackable certificates; 2) Prepare students to earn industry-recognized certifications and microcredentials; 3) Establish strong...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $2,500,000 Project Grant under their STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the Concordia College Corporation in Moorhead, Minnesota. The "Concordia Leads: Instructing and Mentoring in Biotechnology (CLIMB)" project will provide scholarships and support services to 36 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees at Concordia College over a 6-year period from October 2023 to September 2029. The project aims to...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $393,501 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Delaware State University. The grant, entitled "Targeted Infusion Project: Workforce Training and Curriculum Development Initiatives for Biology Undergraduates to Promote Career Preparedness", aims to provide high-impact research experiences and curricular enhancements in biology at the university. The key objectives are to: 1) engage early-sequence biology...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Menlo College a $199,066 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to update an inoperative campus biotechnology lab and provide hands-on biotechnology experiences for undergraduate students. The project aims to restore the lab space and allow for instruction in newly approved biotechnology courses, increasing student access to essential instrumentation for high-quality STEM education. Expected outcomes include increased student enrollment and completion of the new biotechnology minor, as well as enhanced student interest in biotechnology and STEM-related fields. The project seeks to serve as a model for Hispanic-Serving Institutions on incorporating hands-on biotechnology experiences to support student success in the field.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $199.1k | 8/18/25 |