Project Grant 2526386
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) grant award under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,999,742 to Mount Marty University to support its Dakota Biotechnology Scholars program over 5 years, from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030. The project aims to increase STEM degree completion of low-income, high-achieving graduate students in biotechnology by providing scholarships, mentoring, and career development support. Key activities include recruiting regional students into...
- The Project Grant titled "EXPLORATIONS: ADVANCING BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREERS BY INTEGRATING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THINKING FOR RURAL STUDENTS" is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The $999,882 award, which runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, aims to expand access to experiential learning in applied biotechnology, strengthen the biotechnology workforce through skill-building and career preparation, and...
- This $469,540 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to establish a structured pathway for high school students in San Diego, California to pursue careers in the growing biotechnology industry. The key activities funded through this award include: Introducing high school students to biotechnology careers through curriculum, in-class college coursework, family events, and a summer enrichment program. Recruiting students into...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $770,663 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska. The grant supports the development of a hands-on biotechnology training program with three stackable credentials and four new courses, as well as the equipping of a state-of-the-art biotechnology lab. The project aims to build partnerships with regional industries to support faculty training and raise awareness of...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $687,304 Project Grant under the Biological Sciences (CFDA 47.074) federal grant program to the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T). This grant will enable SDSM&T to acquire a BioLector XTM microbioreactor system, which can grow and monitor up to 48 microbial cultures simultaneously. The system will allow researchers to test and improve industrial fermentation processes at a small scale, collecting detailed data to...
- This $350,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support DES Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in delivering a three-year initiative to increase the pipeline of qualified biotechnology laboratory technicians in Iowa. Key components include: Establishing a science academy that will provide high school students direct interaction with biotechnology industry professionals through classroom visits, career fairs, and...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) award provides $3,000,000 in funding to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSM&T), in collaboration with the University of South Dakota, Black Hills State University, and Oglala Lakota College, to train students to address challenges posed by biofilms. The project, funded under the NSF STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, aims to equip STEM professionals with the skills needed to understand and guide...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $988,731 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to St. Charles Community College to establish a new Biotechnology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program and certificate offerings. The project objectives are to: 1) Develop and implement the new A.A.S. degree with industry-aligned, stackable certificates; 2) Prepare students to earn industry-recognized certifications and microcredentials; 3) Establish strong...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant awarded under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to promote awareness and hands-on experience in biotechnology and biomanufacturing career pathways for diverse, underrepresented community college and high school students. The $649,986 award to MiraCosta Community College District will fund the BIOSCOPE (Bioscience Supply Chain Operations Projects for Education) model, which provides students with project-based activities to learn...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $468,726 over three years to Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York. The project aims to expand and enhance a specialized biotechnology workforce training initiative in response to the growing demand for skilled technicians in the region's expanding biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Key activities include developing evidence-based biotechnology curricula, engaging...
The National Science Foundation's Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) awarded $416,091 to Mount Marty University to implement the Dakota Biotechnology Rural Workforce Development Program. This 3-year project grant aims to enable STEM students and recent graduates from rural South Dakota communities to obtain specialized training in biotechnology applications. The program combines an online biotechnology certificate with cohort-based internships at a network of 21 participating biotechnology companies located within commuting distance of the interns' home communities. The internships are structured to provide a seamless bridge to long-term career opportunities in the biotechnology field. The project involves collaboration between the biotechnology companies, institutions of higher education, and an external evaluator to administer the program, provide mentor training, recruit trainees, and assess the program's outcomes and adaptability.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $416.1k | 8/26/25 |