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

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。该项目旨在通过整合对人们的生活和国家经济至关重要的最先进的5G和物联网（IoT）技术，加强PVAMU的课程和学生培训。该项目通过整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的电气和计算机工程（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，弥合学术界和工业界之间的差距，以确保PVAMU STEM学生的技能和知识是最新的，并与当前的5G和物联网技术相关。此外，将通过出版物和会议介绍向更广泛的社区传播这些活动的成果，并将在一个专门的网站上公布项目成果，如创建的课程、模块和学习材料，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，为研究生学习和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.