The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $2,900,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to the Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) - College of Staten Island. The funding will be used to upgrade outdated lab equipment in teaching labs that serve six academic departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering and Environmental Science, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy. This project aims to create immersive learning opportunities for general education and STEM major courses by procuring new equipment, software, and supplies to significantly improve the infrastructure in seven departmental teaching labs. The project is planned for completion within 12 months and will not disrupt ongoing teaching programs. An external evaluator will also conduct pre- and post-assessments to assist the college in meeting its student success and retention metrics. The goal is to prepare career-ready graduates by training students using industry-standard equipment and introducing them to emerging ideas and developments in these fields of study.
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