Research in the Formation of Engineers

About this grant

The NSF Engineering Directorate (ENG) has launched a multi-year initiative, theProfessional Formation of Engineers, to create and support an innovative and inclusive engineering profession for the 21 st century. Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) refers to the formal and informal processes and value systems by which people become engineers. It also includes the ethical responsibility of practicing engineers to sustain and grow the profession in order to improve quality of life for all peo Grant Number: PD-24-1340.

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What the funding covers

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• Total Program Funding: $5.6M

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6. 6Grant Number: PD-24-1340
7. 7Posted: 2023-09-17

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