(FOA)-NSF
- Advanced Technological Education (ATE) (18-571); October 15, 2018
Agency
National
Science Foundation
Description
The
National Science Foundation (NSF) announced18-571, Advanced
Technological Education (ATE). 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
Announcement
Number:
18-571
Closing
Date:
Oct
15, 2018
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2018/nsf18571/nsf18571.htm
Contact
Information
V.
Celeste Carter
(703)
292-4651