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NSF Solicits Proposals for Revolutionizing Engineering Education Grants

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals to transform undergraduate engineering education through the Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorates for Engineering (ENG) and STEM Education (EDU) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant opportunity for academic institutions. - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for projects that drive organizational and cultural change in engineering departments - Four program tracks: - RED Planning - RED Adaptation and Implementation - RED Innovation - RED Innovation Partnerships - Eligible Applicants: - Accredited two- and four-year U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), including community colleges - Notable Requirements: - Projects must focus on sustainable, institutionalized change in engineering education - Proposals are encouraged in areas of national interest, such as advanced manufacturing, wireless, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, microelectronics, semiconductors, net zero technologies, sustainability, systems engineering, and quantum engineering - Projects should be designed for lasting impact beyond the funding period - Estimated total funding: $8,000,000 - Individual awards: $50,000 to $2,000,000

Description

The Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) program aims to transform undergraduate engineering education by building on previous research and efforts. It focuses on organizational and cultural changes within engineering departments, involving students, faculty, staff, and industry to rethink engineering education. The program supports four tracks: Planning, Adaptation and Implementation, Innovation, and Innovation Partnerships, encouraging two- and four-year institutions to participate. Projects should address disciplinary courses and programs and aim for institutionalization by the end of the funding period. Proposals addressing national interest areas such as advanced manufacturing, AI, biotechnology, and sustainability are especially encouraged.

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