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DUE Division Of Undergraduate Education |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | May 20, 2008 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | August 24, 2011 |
| Award Number: | 0802510 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
| Program Manager: |
David B. Campbell
DUE Division Of Undergraduate Education EDU Directorate for STEM Education |
| Start Date: | July 1, 2008 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2012 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $1,600,000.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $1,600,000.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
6301 KIRKWOOD BLVD SW CEDAR RAPIDS IA US 52404-5260 (319)398-5501 |
| Sponsor Congressional District: |
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| Primary Place of Performance: |
6301 KIRKWOOD BLVD SW CEDAR RAPIDS IA US 52404-5260 |
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| NSF Program(s): |
S-STEM-Schlr Sci Tech Eng&Math, Advanced Tech Education Prog |
| Primary Program Source: |
1300CYXXDB H-1B FUND, EDU, NSF |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.076 |
ABSTRACT
AgrowKnowledge transitions from a National Center of Excellence and continues to advance its work over the next four years as a National Resource Center focused on resource development in four technical areas identified by partners as critical growth areas in agriculture, 2008-2012. The mission of AgrowKnowledge is to encourage and support improved technical education for community college students enrolled in agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) programs. The AgrowKnowledge network includes community colleges, universities and secondary school partners; and is informed by a 12-member Industry Council, professional and trade organizations, and a 10-member National Visiting Committee. The Center engages in activities developed and sustained by well established partnerships with industry and education representatives throughout the county. Among these activities are professional development workshops for secondary and postsecondary educators that demonstrate how new and emerging technologies may be creatively used in AFNR courses and curricula. The Center maintains a continually updated database of curriculum and planning resources and learning modules. AgrowKnowledge works with its educational and industry partners to encourage the development of seamless linkages in AFNR education along the secondary-postsecondary continuum, and fosters an improved understanding of the technical knowledge and quantitative skills often required for employment in AFNR industries. Partners align their colleges and organizations with work in one of four Resource Technology Teams representing these critical growth areas: (1) Agricultural Environment, Natural Resources and Security; (2) Alternative Energy for Agriculture; (3) Agricultural GIS/GPS Systems; and (4) Agricultural Biotechnology.
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