Project Grant 2613887
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded George Mason University $163,000 on October 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and study ERICA (Educational Security-Focused Intelligent Coding Agent), an intelligent coding agent designed to support engaged learning in undergraduate secure coding education. The project will create an AI-powered tutor that provides formative feedback, adaptive scaffolding, and evidence-based instructional...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded the University of Notre Dame $697,279 on August 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and validate an adaptive assessment system measuring mature number sense for students in grades 3–12. The project will expand and calibrate a large item bank through expert review, teacher partnerships, student think-aloud protocols, and a multi-agent large language model...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education will provide $322,854 to develop a machine learning-based rapid feedback system for hands-on cybersecurity exercises. Funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the award will support creating and testing reinforcement learning models to monitor students completing cyber exercises on platforms like Edurange. When students become stuck or frustrated, the system will automatically provide...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded the University of North Dakota $499,663 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop, implement, and study an integrative model for embedding artificial intelligence and cybersecurity education into high school career and technical education pathways. The project addresses a workforce pipeline gap by integrating AI and cybersecurity concepts into existing CTE programs in agriculture, health...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Florida $300,000 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to design, develop, and evaluate DAISY, a data-driven artificial intelligence-based interactive learning support system for construction and engineering undergraduates. The project will create an AI-powered platform delivering step-by-step guidance, timely feedback, visual learning support, and personalized study aids to...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $154,754 project grant to the University of Illinois under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop empathy-driven hands-on projects teaching high school students about cybersecurity and artificial intelligence ethics. The two-year grant running from July 2021 to June 2023 will support collaborative research between the University and local high schools to design and implement curriculum integrating ethical discussions with practical...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems provides $190,070 to the University of Notre Dame du Lac from September 2021 through August 2024. The grant supports research to advance online STEM learning through augmenting accessibility with explanatory captions and artificial intelligence. Specifically, the University of Notre Dame du Lac will conduct collaborative research under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering...
- This $299,997 Project Grant award, funded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), is supporting the development of an AI-powered, app-based platform to deliver targeted instructional feedback and professional development to early childhood educators. The research team at the University of Notre Dame, the grant recipient, is collaborating with early education teachers to co-design the platform, which aims to provide timely feedback on teachers' shared book...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Alabama $164,107 on October 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and disseminate instructional content for undergraduate cybersecurity education in multi-cloud machine learning operations. The University of Alabama will develop five portable, hands-on instructional modules integrated with a practice-oriented security sandbox featuring both free, open-source and...
- The University of Notre Dame received a $553,429 National Science Foundation Project Grant under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to characterize and assess number sense in third through eighth grade students. The University will deliver research and analysis on number sense development and proficiency from 2021 through 2023. The STEM Education program supports the development of a well-prepared STEM workforce and scientifically literate citizenry through research and projects...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Notre Dame $163,995 on October 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop ERICA (Educational Security-Focused Intelligent Coding Agent), an AI-powered learning tool for undergraduate secure coding education. ERICA will deliver formative feedback, adaptive scaffolding, and evidence-based instructional support to help students learn secure software development. The project investigates how trustworthy AI coding agents can support undergraduate cybersecurity education and generate new knowledge about designing and integrating AI-assisted learning technologies into classrooms. The initiative addresses the national workforce priority of preparing students to engineer secure software systems by examining the knowledge boundaries of state-of-the-art large language models and responsible integration of AI into cybersecurity education. The project plans to release ERICA, instructional materials, and supporting resources as open educational infrastructure for educators across diverse institutional settings. Performance runs through September 30, 2029, at Notre Dame, Indiana. This is a Level 1 Engaged Student Learning project within the broader STEM Education program, which supports development and vitality of the nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education enterprise.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $164.0k | 8/4/26 |