Project Grant 2605448
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Idaho received a $200,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Engineering Education and Centers under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) effective August 15, 2025, with completion targeted for July 31, 2027. The award supports "Track 1: Co-Designing Transformative Rural Pathways to Engineering with Idaho EPSCOR Communities," which will develop co-designed engineering education pathways through integration...
- Summary of Federal Project Grant Award Utah State University received a $618,387 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Engineering Education and Centers (Engineering program, CFDA 47.041) effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2030. This longitudinal research study will generate evidence-based guidelines and policy recommendations for the responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into undergraduate engineering education. The primary...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Idaho received $453,885 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Engineering Education and Centers under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to establish a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site focused on autonomous unmanned vehicles for environmental monitoring and sampling. The three-year award, initiated October 1, 2025 and concluding September 30, 2028, supports an annual cohort of 10...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Idaho, through its Center for Advanced Energy Studies, received a $509,809 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Engineering Education and Centers under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028. This three-year Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site award provides an intensive 10-week summer research program annually for eight undergraduate students, in...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Engineering Education and Centers awarded the University of Missouri System a $750,000 Project Grant (CFDA 47.041—Engineering program) effective August 15, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2030. This collaborative research initiative, in partnership with the University of Connecticut, develops innovative AI-powered tools and pedagogical strategies to transform undergraduate engineering education during the critical...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Montana State University received a $114,894 project grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Engineering Education and Centers under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This collaborative research project will develop educational tools and resources to bridge the gap between industry practices in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and chemical engineering classroom...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Engineering Education and Centers awarded $182,981 to the University of New Mexico (effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027) under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop educational tools and research instruments addressing the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in chemical engineering practice. The primary deliverables include qualitative research findings on how chemical...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Idaho received a $193,395 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems, awarded April 1, 2025, with completion targeted for March 31, 2027. This research initiative delivers fundamental scientific knowledge regarding the combustion kinetics of hydrogen-rich fuels, including pure hydrogen, ammonia, methane, and their binary fuel...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Engineering Education and Centers awarded a $346,929 Project Grant to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents (effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028) under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). This collaborative research initiative will deliver foundational knowledge and research findings regarding discipline-specific spatial skills relevant to contemporary engineering practice. The primary products...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology received a $649,388 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, under the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences program (CFDA 47.075), effective August 15, 2025, with completion targeted for July 31, 2029. The project investigates the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot usage on student exam performance, assessment validity, and long-term...
The University of Idaho received a $200,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Engineering Education and Centers under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. This research initiation project will produce empirical findings and analysis examining how the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into undergraduate civil engineering coursework influences students' professional identity development, career adaptability, and perceived employability. The research will generate evidence-based insights and recommendations for engineering educators regarding optimal strategies for incorporating AI technologies into civil engineering curricula to prepare graduates for AI-driven professional environments. The project will deliver actionable guidance and scholarly contributions to the engineering education community, supporting the expansion of the engineering education research workforce through structured mentoring between civil engineering and education/workforce development researchers. By documenting how AI integration affects the transition from student to professional engineer identity, the project addresses a critical national need to enhance the technical competency and adaptability of civil engineers entering the workforce. The findings will inform academic program improvements and contribute to preparing engineering professionals capable of leveraging AI-enabled tools for infrastructure development and economic competitiveness.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $200.0k | 5/22/26 |