Project Grant 2525980
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program provides $180,000.00 to the University of California, Merced to address the national need for a skilled workforce in semiconductor manufacturing. The project will provide undergraduate participants with immersive learning experiences in plasma engineering and materials processing. Participants will gain hands-on experience in plasma reactor operation,...
- This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) in the amount of $1,000,000 aims to address semiconductor industry workforce needs by increasing awareness of semiconductor manufacturing and related career opportunities among community college students. The primary goals are to: 1) Leverage industry partnerships to evaluate and augment the existing Micro-/Nanotechnology Certificate program, including increased industry involvement such as...
- 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 (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...
- 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...
- This Project Grant award of $997,540.00 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program supports Iowa State University's "BEGINNINGS: SEMICONDUCTOR TRAINING BY EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, LEADERSHIP AND APPLIED RESEARCH" project. The project aims to address the talent gap in the U.S. semiconductor industry by developing a sustainable pipeline of skilled workers through immersive, experiential learning experiences. Iowa State...
- This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $582,542.00 to support the "Collaborative Research: Semiconductor Informal Learning Initiative Through Community-Oriented Networks Using Tangibles and Mixed Reality" project. The project aims to advance scientific progress and workforce development by introducing middle school students to foundational semiconductor concepts and manufacturing processes through hands-on...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $7,442,092 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Boise State University. This 5-year grant, effective September 1, 2025, aims to address a critical challenge in the U.S. semiconductor industry by enabling low-cost yet high-performance computation through innovation in semiconductors. The project will transform research and education at Boise State University by integrating semiconductor science into classrooms and...
- This Project Grant award, valued at $611,908 and funded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), aims to advance the semiconductor industry by cultivating STEM interest and skills in middle school students. The University of Maryland, College Park will lead this collaborative research project to introduce foundational semiconductor concepts and manufacturing processes through hands-on experiences in community-based makerspaces. The project will directly...
- This federal Project Grant award of $449,490 from the National Science Foundation's Office of International Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.079) supports the "DEVELOPMENT OF A GLOBALLY ENGAGED U.S. WORKFORCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING." The project creates a mechanism to engage U.S. undergraduate STEM students in semiconductor manufacturing research in Taiwan. Key activities include a semiconductor short course and a 4-week research immersion at National Chung Hsing University...
This federal Project Grant award, titled "BEGINNINGS: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND APPLICATIONS IN SEMICONDUCTOR AND MATERIALS ADVANCEMENT," was provided by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program) to the California State University Fresno Foundation. The $227,127 award, commencing on October 1, 2025, supports an initiative that addresses the national need for a skilled workforce in semiconductor manufacturing. The project provides undergraduate participants with immersive learning experiences in plasma engineering and materials processing, strengthening the STEM pipeline and connecting learners to future-facing career opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing, plasma engineering, and advanced materials processing. Participants will gain hands-on experience in plasma reactor operation, materials analysis, computational modeling, and process control, applying these skills to real-world challenges in semiconductor device fabrication and quality validation. The program features a cohort-based model, with faculty and graduate student mentors providing technical coaching and guidance, and industry partners supporting participant development through feedback, design reviews, and exposure to engineering standards used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $227.1k | 8/28/25 |