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REU Site: Leveraging Engineering Education Research for U.S. Workforce Development — NSF Award to University of Nebraska-Lincoln (

The United States needs engineers who are prepared to meet the demands of rapidly evolving industries. With rapid technological advancement, the rise of artificial intelligence, aging infrastructure, and increasing pressures on supply chains and national security, the engineering workforce must be adaptable and prepare

Award titleREU Site: Leveraging Engineering Education Research for U.S. Workforce Development
Award ID2548104
AwardeeUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln
CityLINCOLN
StateNE
Amount obligated$463,714
Principal investigatorLogan Perry
ProgramEWFD-Eng Workforce Development
Start date10/01/2026
AbstractThe United States needs engineers who are prepared to meet the demands of rapidly evolving industries. With rapid technological advancement, the rise of artificial intelligence, aging infrastructure, and increasing pressures on supply chains and national security, the engineering workforce must be adaptable and prepared for complex challenges. Engineering education research (EER) plays a critical role in ensuring that engineers are not only technically competent, but also skilled in leadership,
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