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NSF RED Program Solicitation for Revolutionary Engineering Education Projects

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) program, focused on transforming undergraduate engineering education in the United States. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Relevant Assistance Listings: 47.076 (STEM Education), 47.041 (Engineering) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant opportunity for educational projects, not a product or service procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for projects that drive organizational and cultural change in undergraduate engineering education - Four tracks supported: Planning, Adaptation and Implementation, Innovation, and Innovation Partnerships - Focus on disciplinary courses and programs in areas such as advanced manufacturing, wireless, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, microelectronics, semiconductors, net zero technologies, sustainability, systems engineering, and quantum engineering - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants are two- and four-year accredited U.S. institutions of higher education - Projects must be led by department chairs or equivalent leaders with expertise in engineering education research and organizational change - Emphasis on institutionalizing project outcomes - No cost sharing or matching required - Total program funding is $8,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $2,000,000 - Approximately 19 awards expected

Description

The Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) program aims to build upon previous engineering education research to improve undergraduate engineering education. It focuses on organizational and cultural change within engineering departments, involving students, faculty, staff, and industry to rethink engineering programs. The program supports four tracks: RED Planning, RED Adaptation and Implementation, RED Innovation, and RED Innovation Partnerships, encouraging two- and four-year institutions to participate. Projects should focus on disciplinary courses and programs and are expected to be institutionalized by the end of the funding period. The program addresses areas of national interest such as advanced manufacturing, AI, biotechnology, sustainability, and quantum engineering.

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