Targeted Infusion Project: Infusing 5G and IoT Learning and Practice into Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum

历史上黑人学院和大学本科项目 (HBCU-UP) 通过定向注入项目支持开发、实施和研究基于证据的创新模型和方法，以改善 HBCU 本科生的准备和成功，以便他们可以追求科学、技术、工程或数学 (STEM) 研究生课程和/或职业。该项目旨在通过融入对人们生活和国家经济至关重要的最先进的 5G 和物联网 (IoT) 技术来加强 Prairie View A&M 大学 (PVAMU) 的课程和学生培训。该项目通过结合最先进的技术和急需的实践技能，系统地设计/重新设计 PVAMU 的电气与计算机工程 (ECE) 课程，努力激发学生的学习热情。此外，该项目将与工业合作伙伴合作，弥合学术界与工业界之间的差距，确保 PVAMU STEM 学生的技能和知识与当前 5G 和物联网技术保持同步和相关。此外，活动的结果将通过出版物和会议演示向更广泛的社区传播，项目成果（例如创建的课程、模块和学习材料）将在专门的网站上发布，供其他教育工作者使用。该项目将对 ECE 部门的教育和研究产生重大影响，并极大地提高学生对新兴技术的知识，更好地为他们进入研究生学习和 STEM 劳动力做好准备。该奖项反映了 NSF 的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

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. This project seeks to enhance the curriculum and student training at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) by incorporating state-of-the-art 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that are critical to people’s lives and the nation’s economy.The project strives to intrigue students’ learning passion by systematically designing/redesigning Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) curricula at PVAMU through incorporating state-of-the-art technologies and much needed practical skills. Furthermore, the project will collaborate with industrial partners to bridge the gap between the academy and industry to ensure that the skills and knowledge of PVAMU STEM students is up-to-date and relevant in current 5G and IoT technologies. In addition, the results of the activities will be disseminated to the broader communities through publications and conference presentations, and project outcomes, such as the created courses, modules, and learning materials will be held at a dedicated website and be made available for other educators to use. This project will have significant impact on the education and research in the ECE department, and greatly improve students’ knowledge in emerging technologies, better preparing them for graduate study and the STEM workforce.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.