Project Grant 2555963
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Stark State College of Technology $2.35 million on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to lead the Strategic Coordination for Advanced Learning and Employment in Manufacturing (SCALE-M) Consortium. The consortium will redesign advanced manufacturing curriculum to address Ohio's technician shortage in automation, artificial intelligence, and microelectronics through a faculty-led,...
- Columbus State Community College was awarded a $397,014 project grant from the National Science Foundation under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to expand its engineering technician pipeline for Industry 4.0 from May 2021 through April 2024. The grant will support Columbus State's efforts to provide training and education programs focused on developing skills relevant to advanced manufacturing techniques and emerging technologies impacting industry. By preparing more technicians...
- Sinclair Community College will receive $1.2 million from the National Science Foundation under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop an electric vehicle technician training program from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. The project aims to establish a new certificate program and workshops focused on electric vehicle technologies to prepare automotive technicians for careers maintaining electric vehicle fleets. Key activities include developing electric vehicle coursework leading to...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded $500,000 to JF Drake State Technical College on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop semiconductor and microelectronics workforce pathways through community college curriculum innovation, faculty development, and industry partnerships. The project, a Track 2 IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education award, targets Lawson State Community College, Drake State Community and...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Oregon State University $1.86 million on September 15, 2025, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to examine implementation of approaches and tools supporting neurodivergent and intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals in informal STEM learning environments. The project builds on prior work with neurodivergent populations by testing whether practices and resources developed for zoos and aquariums can transfer to new informal STEM...
- This $613,759 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will enable Stark State College of Technology to develop an innovative training solution for the regional workforce in Northeast Ohio to prepare automotive technicians to service and repair electric vehicles (EVs). The key objectives of this 3-year project, titled "Electric Vehicle Technician Training for Northeast Ohio (EV-NEO)," are to: Enhance Stark State College's...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $547,981 project grant to Bridgerland Technical College under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop teaching techniques using mini factories modeled after Industry 4.0 principles. The three-year award running from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024 will support Bridgerland Technical College's development of curriculum and hands-on training experiences using small-scale, automated manufacturing systems to teach technician...
- This $998,557 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund a five-year "Pathways to Success" scholarship program at Marion Technical College in Ohio. The program will provide scholarships to 65 low-income, high-achieving students pursuing associate degrees in biological/physical sciences, information technology, and mathematical sciences. In addition to the scholarships, the project will offer a comprehensive set of support...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $349,741 Project Grant through its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois. The "FLEXTECH AUTOMATION EDUCATION PROJECT" aims to create two levels of certification in Automation Technology at the college, responding to local industry needs for skilled automation technicians. Key activities include developing new curriculum, establishing an industry advisory council, and implementing open lab...
- This $464,038 National Science Foundation project grant will support St. Charles Community College in creating academic pathways to train students on Industry 4.0 technologies. Funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the college will work with industry to identify knowledge and skills needed for Industry 4.0 technician roles. It will develop a Mechatronics Associate of Applied Science degree and stackable certificates incorporating classroom, lab, internship and apprenticeship...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Zane State College one million dollars on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to modernize its electromechanical technology curriculum and workforce preparation pathway. The award funds a comprehensive redesign of the college's electromechanical technology program to address persistent shortages of technicians in automation, robotics, industrial maintenance, and electromechanical systems across Appalachian Ohio's advanced manufacturing sector. The project will implement a cross-disciplinary curriculum integrating electronics, mechanics, and automation; expand student supports and work-based learning opportunities; and develop stackable credentials and multiple entry points to support persistence and completion of an associate degree. Zane State College will engage partnerships with manufacturers, workforce organizations, secondary schools, the Ohio Manufacturers' Association, and the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership to align curriculum with industry needs and employer engagement. Expected outcomes include increased enrollment, persistence, credential attainment, workforce readiness, and co-op and internship participation. The college will disseminate curriculum resources, implementation strategies, evidence-based practices, and lessons learned to support technician education and workforce preparation in rural communities nationwide. Work is performed in Zanesville, Ohio, with a period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 8/14/26 |