Project Grant 2610196
- This $500,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports a multi-year initiative by Lawson State Community College, a Historically Black Community College (HBCC) in Alabama, to increase engagement, persistence, and completion of STEM degrees. The project aims to serve the national interest by implementing evidence-based practices such as service-learning, learning communities, undergraduate research, internships, and a...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to a collaborative of three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Prairie View A&M University, Central State University, and Alabama A&M University. The grant, titled "Advancing Semiconductor Education through Expansion and Diversification (ASEED)", aims to address challenges minority-serving institutions face in semiconductor research and...
- The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded JF Drake State Technical College one million dollars on October 1, 2025, under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031) to support the Drake State Community and Technical College Comprehensive Development Plan for 2025–2030. The award funds strengthening of academic, management, and fiscal capacities at the institution through September 30, 2027. JF Drake State Technical College, a Historically Black...
- The National Science Foundation awarded the University of Alabama $192,619 on October 1, 2025, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop a scalable, replicable model for microelectronics research and clean room training through virtual reality and augmented reality combined with experiential learning and a summer research program. The project addresses limited access to specialized microelectronics facilities and equipment at universities across the United States, with the...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Pensacola State College $445,576 under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) on October 1, 2025, to develop and deliver curriculum in creative design thinking and robotic manufacturing of precision systems. The project will create an integrated educational pathway consisting of two-semester course offerings followed by an enhanced internship course designed to meet regional employer demand for technicians with...
- This $300,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the "Advancing Semiconductor Education through Expansion and Diversification (ASEED)" initiative. The ASEED collaborative between three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) - Prairie View A&M University, Central State University, and Alabama A&M University - aims to enhance semiconductor research and education. Key focus areas include 2D...
- This federal Project Grant award of $1,514,520.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration through the Workforce Data Quality Initiative (CFDA 17.261) program. The award was made to JF Drake State Technical College, a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) located in Huntsville, Alabama. The grant funding will support the college's efforts to enhance its state-level workforce data infrastructure and analytical capabilities over a 4-year...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Lawson State Community College $2 million on January 1, 2027, under the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program to support retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing STEM degrees. The project will fund scholarships for up to 75 scholars pursuing associate degrees in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, industrial electronics...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Maricopa County Community College District $944,769 on October 1, 2025, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to build educational pathways in semiconductor technician training across Arizona. The recipient will develop industry-aligned curricula, create new courses and credentials for semiconductor technician roles, and implement articulated credit pathways spanning high school through community college to university and industry employment....
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Mississippi State University $1,722,506 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and evaluate experiential learning communities that strengthen the advanced manufacturing workforce. The project engages technicians and engineers from two-year and four-year institutions in hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment including collaborative robotics, autonomous mobile robots, laser...
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 Technical College, and Trenholm State Community College. The recipients will strengthen existing advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, and industrial electronics programs by creating semiconductor-focused learning opportunities, building cross-institutional faculty collaboration, establishing structured engagement with industry and research environments, and developing stackable credentials aligned with workforce needs. The project will conduct curriculum gap analyses, develop and validate semiconductor-focused instructional modules and micro-credentials, and implement faculty professional development. The work addresses workforce demands in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors while broadening STEM participation among students at minority-serving institutions. Expected outcomes include increased faculty expertise, enhanced student learning and success, and expanded participation in semiconductor-related careers. Performance runs through September 30, 2029, with place of performance in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $500.0k | 7/22/26 |