For questions about specific areas of technology or disciplines proposers are encouraged to contact a Program Officer from the list below.
Biotechnology/Biology/Chemistry
Engineering
John Jackman: (703) 292-4816, e-mail: [email protected]
Evaluation/Research
Geographic Information Systems/Geosciences
Information technology/Computer Science
Paul Tymann: (703) 292-2832, e-mail: [email protected]
Information technology/Cybersecurity
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Important Information for Proposers
Important Information for Proposers
With an emphasis on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program focuses on the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation’s economy. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions (grades 7-12, IHEs) and industry to promote improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and secondary institution school levels. The ATE program supports curriculum development; professional development of college faculty and secondary school teachers; career pathways; and other activities. The program invites research proposals that advance the knowledge base related to technician education. It is expected that projects will be faculty driven and that courses and programs credit bearing, although materials developed may also be used for incumbent worker education.
The ATE program encourages partnerships with other entities that may impact technician education. For example, with
The ATE program encourages proposals from Minority Serving Institutions and other institutions that support the recruitment, retention, and completion (certificate, degree, program) of students underrepresented in STEM in technician education programs that award associate degrees. NSF is particularly interested in proposals from all types of Minority Serving Institutions (including Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions) where the proportion of underrepresented students interested in advanced technology careers is growing.
Map of Recent Awards Made Through This Program
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