Project Grant 2612295
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded Purdue University $499,463 on August 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program to develop an interactive experiential learning framework for multimodal artificial intelligence security education. The project addresses cybersecurity risks introduced by AI systems that combine text, images, audio, video, and sensor information across interconnected components. Purdue will create a broadly adoptable learning framework enabling...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded Purdue University $357,921 on July 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop algorithmic advances in structure-aware machine learning. The research addresses computational efficiency, reliability, and data governance in modern artificial intelligence systems by studying how the structure of training data shapes the behavior of learning systems....
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Purdue University $399,985 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop design principles and instructional materials for incorporating generative AI to improve problem-solving skills in large-enrollment undergraduate STEM courses. The project will design and test an empirically grounded approach to using generative AI for problem-posing as a strategy for improving transfer of learning in...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems awarded Purdue University $410,000 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop methods and tools for verifying the trustworthiness of pre-trained artificial intelligence models shared through open online repositories before their incorporation into scientific workflows and operational systems. The project addresses three security vulnerabilities in the...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded $231,152 to the Institute For Advancing Computing Education on October 1, 2025, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop curricular materials supporting artificial intelligence pair programming (AIPP) in high school computer science courses. The project creates curriculum-agnostic instructional materials that overlay existing high school CS curricula to guide students in...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded the University of Illinois $134,000 on April 15, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop and deploy artificial intelligence curricular resources for Advanced Placement Computer Science A (APCSA) courses. The project will create AI educational materials addressing two core knowledge areas: how AI works and how to use AI to write code. The University...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded Purdue University $401,546 on June 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to conduct research on software engineering foundations for reusing pre-trained neural models. The project, titled "PTM-SEER: Software Engineering Foundations for Re-using Pre-Trained Neural Models," investigates how practitioners discover, evaluate, adapt, and maintain...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded Purdue University $339,075 on August 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop data-centric vision models that enable interpretability, controllability, and maintainability in AI systems. The research addresses limitations of current fully parametric vision models by developing semi-parametric architectures that combine the performance of deep...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Purdue University $250,000 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and pilot-test a generative AI-integrated, role-responsive virtual reality learning environment for undergraduate construction management students. The project investigates how AI-embedded expert personas and immersive VR can support the development of professional judgment, situational awareness, and collaborative...
- The National Science Foundation Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure awarded Purdue University $349,999 on August 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop openly accessible cybersecurity educational resources for future-generation wireless systems, including sixth-generation and beyond cellular networks, advanced wireless local-area networks, non-terrestrial networks, and integrated sensing and communication platforms. The project...
The National Science Foundation Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure awarded Purdue University $299,897 on December 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary educational modules integrating artificial intelligence literacy, applied machine learning skills, and responsible use of generative AI tools for undergraduate students. The project pairs computer science and social science students in data-intensive research tasks including qualitative data coding, thematic analysis, and large-scale information processing. Deliverables include modular instruction, hands-on practicum activities, collaborative research experiences, evidence-based instructional practices, curriculum resources, and a replicable educational model. Assessment activities will examine how students develop technical competencies, evaluate AI tools, and integrate domain knowledge with computational methods. Performance occurs in West Lafayette, Indiana, with a period of performance from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2028. The assistance type is Project Grant. The project addresses the need for early-career researchers and students to learn how to use advanced AI technologies effectively, responsibly, and critically within their own disciplinary fields, with outcomes designed for scalability across institutions.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $299.9k | 7/29/26 |