Project Grant 2526020
- This $1,000,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the "PIVOTERS: Network for Experiential Training of Individuals in Adjacent Careers to Technology - Semiconductor Manufacturing" project. The project, led by Dallas College, aims to upskill incumbent workers, veterans, and active-duty military personnel for roles in the growing semiconductor manufacturing industry. Participants will receive hands-on training in...
- This $882,364 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program will fund the "EXPLORATIONS: EXPANDING ACCESS TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING THROUGH AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MODEL" project by Moonlighter Fablab Inc., a non-profit organization in Miami Beach, Florida. The project aims to promote scientific literacy and prepare a skilled workforce by engaging adults in advanced manufacturing...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $7,495,905 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the Pasadena Area Community College District (doing business as Pasadena City College) to establish the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC). The MNT-EC will leverage industry partnerships to develop workforce training programs in micro- and nano-technology industries, with a focus on supporting students entering the MNT career pathway, providing professional...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $733,058 Cooperative Agreement titled "PIVOTS: RESKILLING EDUCATION VIA ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PRACTICUM" under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to the University of Cincinnati. This project aims to support the manufacturing industry by providing reskilling and upskilling opportunities in advanced manufacturing technologies to underrepresented populations, including veterans, new Americans, and...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $649,987 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Southwestern Community College District to develop a Micro-Nano-Technology Technical Education Certificate Program. This program aims to provide structured educational and training opportunities for traditional and non-traditional two-year college students to acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities that will prepare them for entry-level technical careers in the micro- and...
- This $280,405.00 Project Grant award by the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will fund collaborative research to develop a data science-based framework for learning, predicting, and simulating hard-to-model nanoscale fabrication processes. The research aims to enable advanced manufacturing of large populations of nanoparticles, which have potential applications in electronics, energy storage, and biomedicine. Specifically, the project will study the evolution of...
- 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 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships) in the amount of $246,704 provides funding for a collaborative research project to expand employment opportunities in the advanced manufacturing and construction sectors. The project aims to train participants in state-of-the-art laboratories and provide paid internships with STEM employers, while also offering financial, academic, and career-focused assistance. The goal is to...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $543,440 Project Grant to The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The grant will support the development of a nanofabrication lab manual featuring low-cost experiments that closely represent chipmaking industry methods. The manual will enable hands-on training in micro and nanotechnology at community and technical colleges to help build the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing workforce. The...
- The federal Project Grant award of $1,000,000 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) seeks to train and develop a skilled technical workforce in advanced manufacturing and robotics technologies. The project, titled "EXPLORATIONS: PATHWAYS FOR SMART MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGISTS," will focus on providing hands-on training, industry-recognized credentials, and social support to veterans, their families, and...
The federal Project Grant award titled "PIVOTS: Reshaping Education in Nanofabrication for the Northern Virginia Ecosystem and Workforce" is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program. This $934,614 project, awarded on October 1, 2025, aims to develop and refine an innovative experiential learning and training model that prepares participants to pivot into emerging technology areas focused on nanofabrication. The project, led by George Mason University (GMU), creates a nanofabrication-specific hands-on training curriculum and enhances GMU's capacity for STEM-focused research and workforce development programs. It offers a three-phase curriculum that combines virtual instruction, hands-on training at GMU, and paid industry apprenticeships to serve a wide range of learners, including non-STEM professionals and adults seeking to reskill or upskill. The project leverages GMU's new nanofabrication facility and fosters cross-sector partnerships among academia, industry, and government to address the growing demand for advanced skills in emerging technology sectors in Northern Virginia.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $934.6k | 8/22/25 |