NSF Award
2406166
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) through Targeted Infusion Projects supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based, innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of HBCU undergraduate students so that they may pursue science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) graduate programs and/or careers. The goal of this project is to develop a curriculum infused with education and research in artificial intelligence and robotics with a focus on STEM and STEM-Business undergraduate education and research partnerships at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC).<br/><br/>The project aims to accomplish this goal by 1) developing an innovative Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (AIR) certificate program; (2) enriching the undergraduate student and faculty research experiences; and (3) increasing the enrollment and retention rate of UDC students across STEM and business programs. The institution-wide AIR certificate program established through the collaboration between UDC’s School of Engineering and School of Business has the potential of benefitting students across diverse STEM disciplines and providing a validated replicable model for other similar institutions in the nation, empowering and transforming students as leaders in the 21st Century workforce.<br/><br/>This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
