Project Grant 2525928
- 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 $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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 $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...
- This $469,540 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to establish a structured pathway for high school students in San Diego, California to pursue careers in the growing biotechnology industry. The key activities funded through this award include: Introducing high school students to biotechnology careers through curriculum, in-class college coursework, family events, and a summer enrichment program. Recruiting students into...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $462,342 Project Grant under the Biological Sciences (CFDA 47.074) federal grant program to Colorado State University's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Fort Collins, CO. The 3-year grant, running from June 2025 to May 2028, will support the training of 30 undergraduate students in molecular life sciences including biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, and virology. Students will gain hands-on research...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $783,379 project grant under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. The "BEGINNINGS: BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL READINESS, AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM" (BIO-PREP) project will serve undergraduate biology, biological sciences, and chemistry majors by increasing their awareness and preparedness for careers in the biotechnology industry. BIO-PREP will implement a biotechnology career exploration course, laboratory skills training, and micro-credentialing to enable participants to build technical and soft skills valued by biotechnology employers. The program will also feature peer/alumni mentoring, industry internships, and financial assistance. The project aims to address the shortage of qualified scientific workers in bioscience fields by preparing students for careers beyond healthcare and enabling them to pursue biotechnology industry opportunities.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $783.4k | 9/4/25 |