Targeted Infusion Project: Enhanced Broadband Research and Education at PVAMU

历史上的黑人学院和大学本科生计划（HBCU-UP）通过有针对性的输液项目支持开发，实施和研究以证据为基础的创新模式和方法，以提高HBCU本科生的准备和成功，使他们可以追求科学，技术，工程或数学（STEM）研究生课程和/或职业。该项目的目标是增强Prairie View AM University（PVAMU）的本科课程，并提供5G宽带通信系统方面的足够知识、实践培训和认证&。该项目建议通过以下方式培养本科阶段宽带通信系统中的STEM人才：（i）开发5G通信系统测试平台用于研究和培训，（ii）加强或发展电机及电脑工程系的宽频课程;（iii）发展宽频接达科技的学士学位证书课程;及（iv）在暑期举办研讨会/工作坊，让社区学院的学生参与宽频科技。拟议的发展将基于与当前和未来宽带需求相关的循证教学组件，例如提高学生对5G宽带领域技能的掌握。该项目的研究方面将侧重于宽带通信，基于区块链的交易，无服务器计算和云计算的安全性。该计划将装备和激励学生历史上在干与知识，以完成学士学位，重点是宽带领域，并建立在宽带通信的职业生涯代表性不足。该计划还将吸引社区大学的学生，激励他们在PVAMU获得STEM领域的四年制学位，特别是在电气和计算机工程领域，专注于宽带通信。因此，拟议的活动将对劳动力和研究发展产生更广泛的影响，为全国宽带增长做出贡献。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识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. The goal of this project is to enhance the undergraduate curriculum and provide adequate knowledge, hands-on training, and certifications in 5G broadband communications systems at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU).The project proposes to develop STEM talents in broadband communication systems at the undergraduate level by (i) developing a testbed on 5G communication systems for research and training, (ii) enhancing or developing broadband courses in the electrical and computer engineering department, (iii) developing an undergraduate certificate program in Broadband Access Technologies, and (iv) engaging community college students in broadband technologies via seminar/workshop during the summer. The proposed developments will be based on evidence-based teaching components relevant to current and future broadband needs, such as improving student mastery of skills in the 5G broadband domain. The research aspect of the project will focus on wideband communications, blockchain-based transactions, serverless computing, and security for cloud computing. This program will equip and motivate students historically underrepresented in STEM with the knowledge to complete baccalaureate degrees with an emphasis on the broadband field and build a career in broadband communications. The program will also engage community college students to motivate them to achieve four years degrees at PVAMU in STEM fields, especially in electrical and computer engineering with a concentration in broadband communications. Thus, the proposed activities will have a broader impact on the workforce and research development, contributing to nationwide broadband growth.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.