Project Grant 60NANB24D018
- This $500,000 Project Grant, awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620), aims to create various learning experiences focused on the Houston area workforce and students in grades 3-12. The primary activities include: Developing and implementing three different learning opportunities, such as 'reverse' and traditional internships, five 'micro' certification programs for the existing...
- The University of Massachusetts Lowell will develop six case study modules focused on plastics engineering and sustainability for integration into undergraduate and graduate coursework. Funded by a $999,998 project grant from the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620), the university aims to enhance STEM education and workforce development. Key deliverables include case...
- The Pennsylvania State University received a $500,000 project grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620). The grant will fund the development of educational content focused on measurements related to sorting and separating post-use plastic. The goal is to demonstrate the critical role of these measurements in improving the efficiency and economic value of recycling within the...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $488,350 Project Grant under the CFDA 11.620 Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program to Hawai`i Pacific University, a private university serving as a minority-serving institution in Honolulu, HI. The purpose of this grant is to develop a new minor degree program in plastics circularity, a series of short courses for the existing workforce, and an internship and seminar series to broaden education for...
- The University of Southern California was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology's Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620). The grant will support the creation of a multidisciplinary Plastics Circularity minor degree program available to students in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, and business/entrepreneurship majors. Funding will add...
- Auburn University was awarded a $499,940 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research. The grant is part of the NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to promote progress in these fields and strengthen the national scientific enterprise. Under this award, Auburn University will develop multi-material manufacturing techniques for eco-friendly and biodegradable paper-based flexible hybrid electronics. The university will leverage its...
- This federal Project Grant award of $399,694 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of comprehensive experiential learning modules in lean manufacturing and the use of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at Auburn University to enhance learning outcomes beyond traditional classroom instruction. The project aims to serve the national interest by improving manufacturing education and learning for diverse learners, including...
- Auburn University was awarded a $678,310 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) federal grant program. The three-year award will support research into the material processing and mechanical behavior of high-performance cellulose nanopaper made from cellulose nanofibrils. The Engineering program aims to improve quality of life and economic strength through fostering innovation in...
- The University of Toledo received a $800,000 federal Project Grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach (CFDA 11.620) program. The purpose of this grant is to transition and modernize the university's existing chemical engineering, cosmetic science, and formulation science programs to incorporate concepts of polymer circularity. The grant project has two main components: (1) integrating plastics...
- This Project Grant award of $600,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will support a three-year Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Site focused on sustainable polymer engineering research at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). The RET Site will immerse 10 local high school and community college teachers per year in state-of-the-art polymer research at USM. Teachers will collaborate with faculty on fundamental materials research...
This federal Project Grant awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) provides $500,000 to Auburn University to develop educational resources focused on plastics recycling and reducing the environmental impact of the polymer industry. The project will produce lecture-based coursework, hands-on metrology units, outside-the-classroom experiences, and continuing education workshops. The developed curriculum is intended to be incorporated into multiple majors and an existing sustainability minor at Auburn, drawing more engineering students into sustainable solution development. The educational offerings are expected to support workforce needs in the regional plastics manufacturing industry and accelerate innovation in those businesses. The 3-year grant period runs from Mar 2024 to Feb 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $500.0k | 2/28/24 |