Project Grant 2526081
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships) provides $180,000.00 to the University of California, Merced to address the national need for a skilled semiconductor manufacturing workforce. The project will provide immersive learning experiences in plasma engineering and materials processing for undergraduate participants across three university campuses. Key activities include hands-on training in plasma reactor...
- This Project Grant award for $300,000.00 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) is funding the Semiconductor Workforce Advancement Nexus (SWAN) project at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). The project aims to address the critical shortage of skilled workers in the U.S. semiconductor industry by creating a scalable, university-based training model that focuses on technical training in collaboration with industry partners. The SWAN center at...
- 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 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 $611,908.00 Project Grant award, provided by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), supports a collaborative research initiative to advance semiconductor industry workforce development through community-based STEM education. The project aims to cultivate interest and skills in semiconductor concepts and manufacturing processes among approximately 110 middle school students, 20 educators, and 16 family members across two states. Using tangible toolkits and...
- This federal Project Grant award of $500,000 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) 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 (SBU) in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory, SUNY community colleges, and industry partners, the initiative focuses on training learners from non-STEM backgrounds....
- This $304,391 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program aims to develop robust experiential learning pathways in semiconductor quantum technologies (SQT) across the state of New York. The initiative, titled "BEGINNINGS: A QUEST TO UNDERSTAND AND EXPERIENCE SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES FOR A QUANTUM FUTURE," brings together a cross-sector partnership including New York City College of Technology,...
- This $274,875 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships) on October 1, 2023 will fund a 3-year project led by the University of Maryland, College Park in partnership with two regional community colleges - the College of Southern Maryland and Montgomery College. The project, titled "BEGINNINGS: DEMOCRATIZING RESEARCH AND EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION FOR MICROELECTRONICS", aims to expand the pool of research-...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,000,000 to Salt Lake Community College from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028 to address semiconductor industry workforce needs. The project aims to increase awareness of semiconductor manufacturing and related career opportunities among community college students through mentorship activities, introductory micro-/nanotechnology workshops, and the development of new project...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $500,000 in funding to the California State University Fresno Foundation to address a national need for a skilled workforce in semiconductor manufacturing. The project will deliver immersive learning experiences in plasma engineering and materials processing for undergraduate participants across three university campuses. Key activities include hands-on training in plasma reactor...
This federal Project Grant award of $994,527.00 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program will fund the "BEGINNINGS: EXPERIENTIAL SEMICONDUCTOR TRAINING IN EMERGING NANO-TECHNOLOGIES" project at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). The project will deliver a 9-week, cohort-based summer program designed by academic and industry partners to provide community college students with foundational hands-on training in semiconductor manufacturing and immersive exposure to four emerging nanotechnology sectors: biotechnology, solar energy, photonic circuits, and quantum circuits. The project aims to address critical workforce gaps in U.S. emerging technology fields by supporting experiential learning opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds. Participants will gain real-world experience through laboratory activities in UCSD's cleanroom facilities and industry site visits, while also receiving professional development and mentoring. This award, with a performance period from Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2028, supports the NSF's mission of advancing national prosperity and competitiveness through targeted workforce development in critical technology areas.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $994.5k | 9/8/25 |