Project Grant 2600119
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the Institute For Future Intelligence Inc. $354,815 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to strengthen community college faculty capacity to integrate artificial intelligence and data science into STEM teaching and research. The Institute For Future Intelligence Inc., based in Natick, Massachusetts, will develop and deliver a structured professional development model combining...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded $441,645 to the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop AI-enhanced cybersecurity education and expand workforce capacity in that field. The recipient will develop six open-access, AI-enhanced modules integrated into an existing cyber data analytics certificate, covering adversarial machine learning, AI-driven threat detection, and AI pipeline security,...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Hawaii at Manoa $250,000 on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop AgentSec, a scenario-based educational platform for teaching undergraduate students to secure autonomous artificial intelligence systems. The platform will enable students to safely investigate, attack, and defend AI agents in controlled environments through three progressive modules addressing...
- The National Science Foundation awarded the University of Hawaii at Manoa $214,246 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop and deliver curriculum-based undergraduate research modules in AI security and privacy. The project will design, implement, and evaluate flexible educational modules including labs, tutorials, assignments, and research activities across computer vision, speech and audio, and network systems. These...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $2,700,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The 5-year grant will support the development of an innovative graduate program that brings together engineering, computer science, social science, business, and medicine to harness the transformative power of data science. The program will train 61 graduate students, including 41 funded trainees, on...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded the University of Hawaii $747,358 on January 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop and integrate low-cost systems for localized environmental data acquisition and analysis in Hawaii. The project, titled "SCC-IRG: Edge AI, Biofabrication, and Data Science for Disaster Preparedness and Community Wellbeing in Hawaii," creates three core...
- This $328,407 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program aims to "Develop a Diverse STEM Workforce through Experiential Learning Opportunities and Immersive Internships." The project, run by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, will introduce STEM students to emerging technologies like data science, AI, and machine learning through a three-tiered program of presentations, site visits, and...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Impact Allies Inc. $969,892 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to design, deploy, and refine a suite of generative AI tools and professional development model for two-year college technical faculty. The project will create a practical AI resource kit combined with evidence-based professional development programming that builds AI literacy and instructional capacity among faculty teaching...
- The University of Hawaii at Manoa received a two-year, $349,948 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the Justice-Oriented Approaches for Data Science Education initiative. Through this funding, the University will develop and deliver data science curriculum and educational materials incorporating principles of social and ethical justice. The STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's STEM education...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Graduate Education awarded University of Hawaii at Manoa a $4.1 million Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) on August 15, 2025, to establish and expand the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity workforce development. The award, extending through July 31, 2028, supports the recruitment and training of scholars committed...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Hawaii $645,000 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to strengthen community college faculty capacity in artificial intelligence and data science education. The project develops and delivers a structured professional development model combining self-directed study, online coursework, and individualized mentorship from practicing data science and AI professionals to faculty cohorts at Windward Community College and Kapi'olani Community College. The initiative pursues three primary objectives: integrating data science and applied AI concepts across STEM curricula by equipping faculty with current tools and frameworks; promoting industry-academia collaboration through mentor-guided, hands-on AI applications addressing regional workforce needs; and bridging community college education and industry through sustained partnerships and an annual symposium connecting faculty, students, and employers. The project is supported by the Institute for Future Intelligence and a network of local AI experts. Assessment and evaluation will track outcomes throughout the period of performance. Work is performed in Honolulu, Hawaii. The award runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, as a Project Grant.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $645.0k | 8/13/26 |