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NSF Grant Opportunity: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) Program

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) program under the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) and Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) initiatives. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a grant opportunity for higher education institutions - Products/Services Requested: - No products or commercial services are being procured - Funding is for projects that transform undergraduate engineering education at accredited U.S. institutions - Four project tracks supported: - RED Planning - RED Adaptation and Implementation - RED Innovation - RED Innovation Partnerships - Projects should focus on organizational and cultural change within engineering departments, with an emphasis on institutionalizing new initiatives - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: Accredited two- and four-year U.S. institutions of higher education (including community colleges) - Proposals are especially encouraged in areas such as advanced manufacturing, wireless, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, microelectronics, net zero technologies, sustainability, systems engineering, and quantum engineering - Total estimated funding: $8,000,000 - Individual awards range from $50,000 to $2,000,000 - This is a discretionary grant for research and development in science and technology education, not a procurement of goods or services

Description

The Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) program aims to transform undergraduate engineering education by fostering organizational and cultural changes within engineering departments. It supports projects that develop new approaches to engineering education, focusing on integrating professional skills throughout the curriculum and enhancing student engagement. The program offers four tracks: Planning, Adaptation and Implementation, Innovation, and Innovation Partnerships, encouraging participation from two- and four-year institutions. Proposals should focus on departmental courses and programs, aiming for institutionalization of initiatives by the end of funding. Special emphasis is placed on areas like advanced manufacturing, AI, biotechnology, and sustainability.

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