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NSF Advanced Technological Education Grant for Technician Education

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for its Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program to enhance technician education in high-technology sectors. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - NSF is the sole entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Curriculum development for technician education in high-technology fields - Professional development for college faculty and secondary school teachers - Career pathway development for students and incumbent workers - Applied research projects related to technician education - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Encourages partnerships among academic institutions, industry, and economic development agencies - Proposals from Minority Serving Institutions and organizations supporting diverse STEM talent are encouraged - Eligible applicants include U.S.-based for-profit and non-profit organizations, state and local governments, accredited IHEs, and Tribal Nations - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested; this is a grant for educational and research activities

Description

The Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for high-technology fields, focusing on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). It promotes partnerships between academic institutions, industry, and economic development agencies to improve science and engineering technician education. The program supports curriculum development, professional development of faculty and teachers, career pathway development, and applied research projects related to technician education. It encourages proposals from Minority Serving Institutions and other institutions supporting diverse talent in STEM technician education programs awarding associate degrees.

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