Nanotechnology Careers through a Pathway of Advanced Training
Abstract
The main goal of the proposed program is to prepare the next generation of engineers and scientists for their integration into the USAF enterprise. The proposed program focuses on developing a regional educational pathway for underrepresented students in STEM fields, through a Consortium including University of Miami as the lead organization, and Consortium Members Miami Dade College and Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Scientific breakthroughs and advances in the last decades demonstrate the potential for nanotechnology to impact a tremendous number of key capabilities for future war fighting- chemical and biological warfare defense; high performance materials for platforms and weapons; unprecedented information technology; revolutionary energy and energetic materials; and uninhabited vehicles and miniature satellites. It is critical for USAF and DoD to maintain a stable and strategic nanotechnology research and education investment portfolio in order to identify and capture the critical technological breakthroughs needed to provide revolutionary advantages for war fighter and battle systems capabilities. The overarching goal of the proposed program is to raise interest and recruit students, especially those from underserved and underrepresented populations including veterans and their spouses, to STEM careers by offering practical and engaging education aligned with USAF and DoD priority areas. This goal will be accomplished through the following objectives- (1) to create an engaging Nanotechnology learning pathway for STEM students from high school to college to university; and (2) to provide inclusive research and experiential opportunities for students designed for maximum academic, professional, and personal advancement and student success, tailored specifically for underserved students. Overall, the consortium aims to keep students engaged through hands-on activities, class projects, and opportunities to participate in Nanotechnology competitions that challenge their skills and promote collaboration with peers in a dynamic environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 07, 2024
- Source ID
- FA95502310637
Entities
People
- Ali Ghahremaninezhad
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Miami