NSF Engineering Research Centers

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gptkbp:instanceOf Research program
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:National_Science_Foundation_Directorate_for_Engineering
gptkbp:centralTo More than 20 active as of 2024
gptkbp:collaboratesWith Government agencies
Industry partners
International partners
Non-profit organizations
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:duration Typically 10 years
gptkbp:emphasizes Diversity and inclusion
Interdisciplinary research
Workforce development
gptkbp:established 1985
gptkbp:focus Engineering research
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:U.S._federal_government
gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:goal Develop engineered systems with societal impact
Transform engineering research and education
gptkbp:hasComponent Multiple university-led centers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NSF Engineering Research Centers
gptkbp:impact Generated patents and startups
Influenced engineering curricula
Produced thousands of graduates
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:ERC_for_Advancing_Sustainability_through_Powered_Infrastructure_for_Roadway_Electrification
gptkb:ERC_for_Bio-mediated_and_Bio-inspired_Geotechnics
gptkb:ERC_for_Cell_Manufacturing_Technologies
gptkb:ERC_for_Precise_Advanced_Technologies_and_Health_Systems_for_Underserved_Populations
gptkb:ERC_for_Quantum_Networks
gptkb:ERC_for_Smart_Streetscapes
gptkbp:numberOfLocations Over 70 since inception
gptkbp:purpose Advance engineering education
Foster collaboration between academia and industry
Promote innovation in engineering
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:NSF_Industry/University_Cooperative_Research_Centers
gptkb:NSF_Science_and_Technology_Centers
gptkbp:selectionProcess Competitive proposal review
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
gptkbp:website https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5502
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3