Project Grant 60NANB24D140
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $650,000 to Sinclair Community College to develop educational pathways and training for aviation maintenance technicians to service unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The project aims to address the projected workforce shortage of technicians capable of maintaining these new aircraft types as the aerospace industry shifts toward increased use of...
- This $177,560 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program supports the development of a new training program to equip students with essential skills for conducting research on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) cyber infrastructure. The project, led by San Diego State University Foundation, involves four training modules focused on fundamental aspects of UAS including control, communication, computing, and...
- This $5,500,000 Project Grant award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617), aims to increase knowledge about local weather systems in the lower atmosphere. The key activities include: Developing a method to standardize and trace commercial UAS and advanced air mobility (AAM) atmospheric measurements, as well as protocols and standards for the Unmanned Aircraft Meteorological Data Report. Evaluating...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) for $582,171 provides funding to North Arkansas College to develop and offer a comprehensive training program that prepares students to become proficient Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) operators. The program will result in students earning an FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License and gaining skills in areas such as piloting, mission design, operational maintenance, and cybersecurity. Faculty will also be...
- This federal Project Grant award of $553,836, issued by the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), aims to establish the Sinclair Analytics Incubator. The project seeks to improve access to artificial intelligence and data analytics education, support the growth of a highly skilled workforce in advanced technology sectors, and ensure alignment with evolving industry demands. Key objectives include developing and...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award, provided under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, funds Atlantic Cape Community College to develop an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program and a series of short-term certificate programs focused on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) data technician training. The $551,818 award will enable the college to equip students with skills in collecting, processing, and securely managing SUAS data, including training on...
- This $475,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant awarded to the Alamo Community College District's St. Philip's College will develop a comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). The goal is to create an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program in Commercial Drone Operations, which will be the only UAS program in the greater San Antonio area. The project will leverage faculty expertise and industry partnerships to prepare...
- This Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to develop an advanced extended reality (XR) training system that combines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 regulations and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operation, powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistance. The $399,871 project, titled "Transforming Compliance Training for Drone Operators Through an Extended Reality and Generative Artificial...
- This $475,000 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Technician Certification Program at Northwest College in Wyoming. The key objectives of this 3-year project, which runs from September 2025 to August 2028, are to: (1) increase awareness of RPAS/drone technology among the college and local community; (2) cultivate industry partnerships; (3)...
- This Project Grant award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617), provides $2,999,742.32 to Griffiss Institute Inc. to develop a smart technology lab and experimental testing environment for advancing cyber-physical systems (CPS) and Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. The key objectives are to: Implement a flexible, secure, standards-based research infrastructure with advanced communications and...
This federal Project Grant award of $2,000,000 from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) will fund Sinclair Community College's acquisition of various large unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, as well as related simulators and ground support equipment. The purpose is to enable future training and research activities at the college's facilities. The award will allow Sinclair to purchase and deliver flight-capable aircraft, ground maintenance aircraft, a ground control station trailer, a simulator, and associated supporting hardware and software. The project is expected to be completed over a 3-year period, with product evaluations, acquisitions, deliveries, and training occurring during this time. The key outcome is the establishment of a comprehensive training facility to support the advancement of the UAS industry through training, consulting, applied research, commercialization, and data analytics.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.0m | 9/16/24 |