Project Grant 2620080
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Rowan University $398,883 on October 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to investigate how choice-based, open-ended engineering capstone projects influence undergraduate engineering student motivation and professional preparation. The project will employ qualitative and quantitative research methods to identify features of choice-based capstone experiences that students find intrinsically valuable...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Rhode Island $4,619,389 on January 1, 2027, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support scholar retention and degree completion through a multi-institutional consortium in engineering education and workforce development. The project will provide scholarships for up to five years to 116 high-achieving, low-income scholars pursuing associate's degrees in engineering technology at Community...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Rowan University $542,805 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to examine mental health care pathways and help-seeking behaviors in engineering graduate students. The project investigates factors at cultural, affective, and psychological levels that influence how engineering graduate students recognize mental health challenges, decide whether professional support is needed, identify...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Rowan University $306,251 on October 1, 2025, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support student mental health and well-being in engineering education through institutional and community transformation. Rowan will expand the Wellness in Engineering Community of Transformation (WE-COT), an existing community of practice comprising over 100 faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Rowan Cabarrus Community College $750,000 on March 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support STEM persistence and retention for low-income undergraduate students. The project will provide scholarships of up to $15,000 per year to at least 120 scholars pursuing associate and bachelor degrees in biology, data science, or computer science across five institutions: University of North Carolina at...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute two million dollars on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to provide scholarships and support services to 70 high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees in robotics engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and interactive media and game development. Scholars will receive scholarships up to fifteen thousand...
- Federal Project Grant Summary Rowan University received a $124,941 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This collaborative research initiative develops and delivers a game-based educational intervention designed to enhance engineering students' ethical judgment through immersive, narrative-driven scenarios that present realistic...
- Rowan University received a $335,900 project grant award from the National Science Foundation Office of Integrative Activities under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to acquire a multi-dimensional nano-characterization system based on a scanning probe microscope. The system will be used for multidisciplinary materials research and education from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023. The scanning probe microscope and associated nano-characterization capabilities...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Rowan University a $300,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support power engineering education for the next-generation smart grid workforce. The three-year award, which began on October 1, 2021 and runs through September 30, 2024, will fund the development and delivery of educational programs and curriculum focused on power engineering and the smart grid. As the place of performance for...
- Rowan University received a $205,421 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The grant funds collaborative research titled "Research: RUI: Engineers Making Process Safety Judgements...Mind the Gap! Beliefs vs. Behavior" to examine how engineers make process safety judgements and the potential gaps between their beliefs and actual safety-related behaviors. The NSF...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Rowan University $362,899 on January 1, 2027, under the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program (CFDA 47.076) to support STEM student completion and workforce development through a multi-institutional consortium. Rowan University will provide scholarships for up to five years to 116 high-achieving, low-income scholars pursuing associate degrees in engineering technology at Community College of Rhode Island and bachelor degrees in engineering and engineering technology at University of Rhode Island. Scholars receive faculty and peer mentoring, participate in engineering pathway cohorts, attend workshops, engage with industry partners, and present research at symposia. Rowan University collaborators will conduct research on how scholars navigate their academic trajectories, contributing to the knowledge base on effective support strategies for talented low-income STEM students. An experienced evaluator will assess the project using ABET-aligned review processes. The award runs through December 31, 2032, with place of performance at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $362.9k | 8/13/26 |