NFPA Gift Program for fluid power projects
NFPA is committed to finding ways to develop a better understanding of motion control through fluid power. That's why the association offers a funding program in support of projects that engage students in actively learning about hydraulics and pneumatics.
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PROGRESS REPORTS FOR PROJECTS
Examples of supported activities at middle school, high school, technical college, and university undergraduate and graduate programs:
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Student activity-based learning
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Senior capstone projects
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Curricula development by faculty
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Development of teaching tools (e.g., textbooks, software programs, training stations)
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Lab development
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Student competitions
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Graduate student stipends
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Travel stipends for students giving papers at academic conferences
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Faculty and student participation in NFPA summits
Prioritized List of Gift Project
Areas:
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Priority Level 1 (Highest) |
| Topic A |
Design fluid power curricula for mechanical engineering programs at 4-year universities |
| Topic B |
Projects targeted to encourage students to identify and solve real-world problems with a fluid power application |
| Topic C |
Development of curriculum or certification for fluid power/automation at the 2-year college level |
| Topic D |
Development of hands-on introduction to fluid power training kits for targeted schools |
For further information about the program, contact Sue Chase at (414) 778-3376, or e-mail:
schase@nfpa.com.
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