Project Grant 2525981
- 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...
- This Project Grant award of $500,000.00 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to serve the national interest by launching a workforce development initiative to expand access to high-skilled careers in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. Led by Stony Brook University in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory, SUNY community colleges, and industry partners, the initiative addresses the critical national need for a technically prepared...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 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 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) in the amount of $944,769 will support a collaborative initiative between Maricopa County Community College District, Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, and the Chandler Unified School District. The project aims to build flexible educational pathways from high school through community college to university and industry employment in the rapidly growing...
- 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...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $649,927 to the Sbcc Foundation, a non-profit organization and Hispanic Serving Institution, to expand its partnership with the University of California, Santa Barbara to provide community college students with increased access and training in cleanroom facilities. This three-year project, running from August 2024 to July 2027, aims to: (1) enhance industry relationships and...
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, materials analysis, computational modeling, and process control, applying these skills to real-world challenges such as semiconductor device fabrication and quality validation. The program features a cohort-based model with faculty and graduate student mentors providing technical coaching and guidance on academic and career pathways. Industry partners will support participant development through feedback, design reviews, and exposure to engineering standards used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $180.0k | 8/28/25 |