Project Grant 2526192
- 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 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 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...
- 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 $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 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...
- 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 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 $650,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of new curricula and hands-on learning experiences focused on Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing technologies. Led by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, the project aims to prepare students and incumbent workers for careers in manufacturing technician roles in sectors such as agriculture, food and beverage processing, and oil and gas. Key deliverables...
- This Project Grant award of $1,299,998.00 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund the development of an AI-driven career inspiring experiential program for semiconductor education targeted at high school students in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The key objectives of this 4-year program are to: Enhance high school students' knowledge, skills, and interests in microelectronics and semiconductor fields; Boost students' self-efficacy in learning...
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 microelectronics and advanced manufacturing through coursework, apprenticeship-style instruction, and work-based learning. The project seeks to expand access to continuing education programs modeled after the Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) earn-and-learn approach, providing a pathway for adult learners to pursue in-demand, high-wage technical jobs in the semiconductor sector. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 9/8/25 |