The National Science Foundation awarded Morgan State University a $260,871 Project Grant under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041) for the period of April 15, 2021 through June 30, 2023. The grant funds the COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: LEVERAGING THE COLLECTIVE STRENGTHS OF E4USA AND FIRST FOR GREATER IMPACT ON THE FUTURE ENGINEERING WORKFORCE project. This project will leverage the strengths of E4USA and FIRST to positively impact the future engineering workforce. E4USA works to...
This $113,370 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to transform introductory engineering courses at a Hispanic-serving two-year community college. The project will develop and implement a project-based learning approach to better support student success and interest in STEM degree completion. Advanced engineering students will work with faculty to create curriculum and classroom materials that provide...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $303,565 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the Museum of Science in Boston, MA. The "YOUTH ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS: ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS (YES-OS)" project will refine a set of equity-oriented design principles for out-of-school (OS) engineering curricula informed by strategies for English Learners (ELs). The project will develop and study two OS engineering...
This $327,745 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to transform undergraduate engineering education to create more inclusive learning environments. The project, titled "FROM CORNERSTONE TO CAPSTONE AND BEYOND: TRANSFORMING ENGINEERING TEAMING TO SUPPORT A DIVERSE AND EMPOWERED ENGINEERING COMMUNITY", will develop and validate scalable inclusive teamwork models to foster a sense of belonging for...
This federal Project Grant award, valued at $1,188,628.00 and awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings, aims to examine middle school students' learning of Earth and physical sciences and their understanding of engineering design. The project will co-design, implement, and refine two STEM curriculum units that integrate science inquiry, engineering design, and community-based service projects with an environmental justice...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $251,747 Project Grant to AG 350 Inc. under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041) to develop and deploy an anti-pattern detection and correction tool for distance learning computer science and computer engineering students. The tool will provide real-time, personalized feedback to students completing assignments remotely. The goal is to empower distance learning for technical fields like CS and CE by identifying and addressing weaknesses or...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $587,947 to Arizona State University, in collaboration with the Ohio State University, to develop and implement a nationwide pre-college robotics curriculum. The primary objectives are to create robust, accessible robotics lessons that can be used as standalone resources or integrated into existing engineering programs. The project aims to bridge the gap in pre-college engineering education...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $184,727 Project Grant under its Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of Connecticut (UConn) to evaluate the impact of teaching human rights principles to engineering students. The project, titled "Measuring Changes in Attitudes Towards Human Rights in Engineering Students", will develop, deploy, and assess the efficacy of human rights training modules in English and Spanish that can be integrated into engineering...
The University of Colorado Denver received a three-year $350,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation to conduct the "Engineering Is Not Neutral: Transforming Instruction via Collaboration and Engagement" project. The goal of this NSF Engineering grant (CFDA 47.041) is to improve engineering education and foster innovation by supporting projects that enable the transformation of engineering instruction through collaborative and engaging teaching methods....
This $345,183 National Science Foundation project grant supports Oregon State University in developing a model of engineering design activity engagement and identity motives among students and professionals. Funded under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), the three-year award beginning September 2022 aims to investigate how and why civil and mechanical engineering students and practicing engineers engage with engineering design. Key objectives include developing an engagement model,...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a Project Grant under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program to Engineering For US All, Inc. (E4USA) in the amount of $1,323,045.00 on April 15, 2025. This grant will support E4USA's efforts to strengthen engineering education and prepare the future workforce.
Key initiatives under this grant include:
Continuing to evolve the E4USA curriculum, which features hands-on projects addressing real-world challenges to foster creativity, critical thinking and collaboration skills essential for future engineers
Improving and scaling the usage of the MyDesign learning management system and end-of-course examination to better assess students' engineering design process skills
Providing year-round professional development opportunities to prepare both new and returning educators to effectively implement the E4USA curriculum and grow their pedagogical practices
Expanding the network of higher education institutions offering college credit and placement to students who complete the E4USA program in high school
Scaling E4USA's impact by working closely with more states, school systems, teachers, and students across the nation
This grant supports E4USA's mission to revolutionize high school engineering education and build students' skills to become tomorrow's engineers, transforming the nation's educational system and workforce development.