This $293,668 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.070 - Computer and Information Science and Engineering) will support Bluegrass Community and Technical College, in collaboration with the Computing Research Association, El Paso Community College, and Northeastern University, in engaging community college faculty to expand artificial intelligence (AI) education capacity and utilize resources from the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot program. The key...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $337,962 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program to the University of Illinois to expand its Break Through Tech AI program. The grant aims to democratize access to high-quality AI education and training by establishing a network of instructional hubs at various institutions, with the goal of doubling the number of students served annually to 1,500 over the three-year grant period. The...
This $1,940,249 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) supports a collaborative effort led by Miami-Dade College, in partnership with Houston Community College and Maricopa County Community College District, to improve underrepresented students' access to Artificial Intelligence (AI) education pathways at community colleges. The key objectives of this 3-year project, which runs from January 1,...
This Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084), provides $999,828 to Myvillage Project Inc. to develop and deliver an Explorations project. The project aims to address systemic barriers that contribute to the underrepresentation of Black individuals in technology careers by teaching technical skills, exposing students to Black professional role models and mentors, and providing...
This Project Grant award of $943,061 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to address gender equity and diversity issues in community college computing programs. The University of Colorado Boulder, in partnership with the National Center for Women & IT and the County College of Morris, will adapt existing research-based resources, develop new resources, and facilitate professional development for faculty at nine community colleges. The goal is to...
This National Science Foundation Project Grant award of $1,239,952 provides funding from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2025 to develop and research a model for engaging African American young women in STEM and entrepreneurship through community-centered making. Funded under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the awardee Terc, Inc. will partner with The Forge Greensboro makerspace and the Greensboro Housing Authority to introduce participants to product design, computer-aided...
This $273,071 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program supports efforts by Cornell Tech, Hofstra University, and the University of Illinois to expand the Breakthrough Tech AI program. The program aims to democratize access to high-quality AI education and training for underserved undergraduate students, particularly women and other underrepresented groups, in order to build a more diverse pipeline of...
This $240,644 Project Grant award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards (CFDA 11.609) program aims to enhance AI and machine learning (ML) expertise and engagement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The key activities include organizing workshops, seminars, and hackathons to provide hands-on training and knowledge sharing in AI/ML technologies. The initiative also focuses on developing and...
This $199,999 Project Grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The grant supports the development and evaluation of an age-appropriate, career-driven AI educational program in smart manufacturing for 50 high-school students from underserved Alabama school districts. Key program components include: Creation of AI learning modules focused on the fused filament fabrication (FFF) additive manufacturing process, incorporating real-time...
This $150,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University aims to train a diverse research workforce to develop and use fair, ethical, and unbiased AI-based cybersecurity solutions for cloud computing infrastructure. The project will develop and integrate seven advanced experiential learning modules, referred to as AI4SecureCI, into...