Project Grant S215K220005

The National Science Foundation awarded Miami Dade College $599,181 under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) federal grant program for the EMERGING CLOUD HUB OPPORTUNITIES (ECHO) project grant. The three-year award running from May 2021 through April 2024 will support Miami Dade College's development and delivery of cloud computing education and workforce training programs. As the prime awardee, Miami Dade College will leverage its Wolfson Campus location to establish an emerging technologies...

Northern Virginia Community College will use a $1.3 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program to develop a Product Design Incubator. The incubator aims to foster entrepreneurial and collaboration skills for 60 information and engineering technology students annually through experiential product design training. Key components include entrepreneurship workshops, a summer internship prototyping student product ideas, an industry pitch event, and academic...

The Maricopa County Community College District was awarded a $281,983 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support micro and nano technicians through hybrid teaching methods. The grant will fund the development and delivery of vocational training programs focused on emerging technologies in micro and nano fields. Courses will utilize hybrid instructional models combining in-person and online components to reach students across the...

This $16.4 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program will support boosting the semiconductor industry cluster in Central Florida. Led by Osceola County, the funding will upgrade capabilities at the Center for Neovation Advanced Manufacturing facility to expand research and production. It will also align local education and training with needs of regional semiconductor...

Columbus State Community College was awarded a $397,014 project grant from the National Science Foundation under the federal STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to expand its engineering technician pipeline for Industry 4.0 from May 2021 through April 2024. The grant will support Columbus State's efforts to provide training and education programs focused on developing skills relevant to advanced manufacturing techniques and emerging technologies impacting industry. By preparing more technicians...

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $609,808 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), doing business as Cypress College. The grant, titled "ACE IDEAS: Advanced Cybersecurity Education for Industry-Driven, Diversity-Minded, Early Aged Students," aims to update and augment Cypress College's existing cybersecurity curriculum to include project-based learning, internships, soft skills...

Trocaire College was awarded a $336,458 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to create a Cybersecurity Preparation Academy for Buffalo students and teachers. The Academy will design and implement dual enrollment cybersecurity courses in two partner high schools, leading to postsecondary certification or an associate's degree in cybersecurity. This will help address the acute workforce need for cybersecurity technicians in the Buffalo...

Amarillo College was awarded a $240,392 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to create a Cybersecurity Career Accelerator Program. The program will develop a 10-week, module-based curriculum to provide students with the skills needed for entry-level cybersecurity employment. It will target two-year college students, adult learners, and underrepresented minorities. The program aims...

This $2,833,147 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund the establishment of the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC) at Miami-Dade College. The primary objectives of the NAAIC are to: 1) engage industry leaders to identify evolving AI skills and knowledge required for the workforce, 2) support 2-year colleges in developing and implementing ethical and responsible technician-level AI courses, certificates,...

The National Science Foundation awarded Hennepin Technical College a $349,578 project grant under the STEM Education (47.076) program to develop an Automation Robotics program. The college will create new courses, stackable certificates, and modify curricula in consultation with industry to align with advances in Industry 4.0 manufacturing standards. Mobile training labs will expand access to automation robotics and mechatronics education. The program aims to accommodate nontraditional...