Project Grant 2613481
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education grant (CFDA 47.076) in the amount of $399,954 awarded to the University of Missouri System aims to develop an innovative educational program that integrates extended reality (XR) and generative artificial intelligence (GAI) technology to enhance hands-on semiconductor fabrication training for undergraduate students. The key products and services to be delivered under this 3-year project include: (1) creating an immersive, learner-centered...
- 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...
- This Project Grant award of $298,375.00 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to design and implement an artificial intelligence (AI)-augmented formative assessment and feedback system. The system will support the development of STEM text summarization and problem-solving skills among students in large, introductory undergraduate physics courses at an urban university serving diverse and underrepresented student...
- Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education awarded $1.08M to the University of California Irvine under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and test an innovative three-week, hands-on learning unit designed to advance undergraduate artificial intelligence (AI) literacy. Funded from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, the project will create an adaptable instructional module that uses a physical model—specifically a...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary George Mason University received a $430,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) beginning October 1, 2025, and concluding September 30, 2028. The award supports the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) literacy education for undergraduate engineering and computing students through case-based instruction. The primary deliverables include...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education Program (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $2,475,715 to The Johns Hopkins University supports the development of an innovative educational program to train graduate students in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor materials and device research. The program aims to prepare a multidisciplinary workforce fluent in both the science underlying electronic device fabrication and the incorporation of AI/machine learning into the...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $415,000 Project Grant under its STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program to the University of Maine System (UMS) for a 4-year collaborative research project. This project aims to develop a semiconductor curriculum and learning framework for high school students using artificial intelligence, game modules, and hands-on experiences. Key components include creating game-based semiconductor learning modules, hosting in-person...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded Indiana University $582,542 under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) on September 1, 2025, for a collaborative research initiative addressing the skilled workforce gap in the semiconductor industry. The project will develop and deliver hands-on educational experiences through community-based makerspaces, utilizing tangible toolkits and mixed reality (MR)...
- This $399,978 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to promote collaborative learning in architectural engineering design using generative artificial intelligence-powered augmented reality. The project, awarded to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, will develop two generative AI-AR modules to integrate into existing architectural engineering design studio curricula. Over the 3-year period from October 2024 to September 2027, the...
- This $400,000 Project Grant, awarded October 1, 2025, by the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), supports Oregon State University in developing and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) educational modules for first-year undergraduate engineering and public policy students. The primary deliverable consists of curriculum materials that integrate policy narratives with computational exercises, designed to equip...
Project Grant Award Summary The University of Missouri System received a $400,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029. The award supports the development and delivery of an integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) instructional architecture designed to improve model-based reasoning in undergraduate semiconductor engineering education. The primary products include immersive XR modules spanning the semiconductor manufacturing lifecycle, AI-guided scaffolding systems that provide real-time student guidance, and mixed-methods assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the AI-XR platform on student reasoning, conceptual understanding, and knowledge transfer. The project will generate reusable instructional resources and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications to advance understanding of how AI can support reasoning in immersive STEM learning environments. By addressing persistent learning challenges arising from semiconductor engineering's complexity and abstract, nanoscale phenomena, this initiative aims to broaden participation and strengthen the semiconductor workforce pipeline—aligning with NSF's Engaged Student Learning track objectives to improve STEM education effectiveness for all students.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $400.0k | 7/8/26 |