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一本道无码鈥檚听Block Center for Technology and Society(opens in new window) has announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Build Back Better subawards. This year鈥檚 round of applications doubled the number of applicants from last year and with an unprecedented level of community engagement. Nine projects across Southwestern Pennsylvania have been awarded funding to drive innovation and workforce development in robotics, advanced manufacturing and technology equity.

鈥淭he Block Center is deeply committed to fostering economic growth in Southwestern Pennsylvania through strategic community partnerships,鈥� said , Block Center faculty director and dean of 一本道无码's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. 鈥淏y supporting these nine projects with funding over the next year, we aim to bridge the gap between innovation and opportunity, ensuring that the region鈥檚 workers are equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. These subawards represent a crucial step in building a resilient talent ecosystem that benefits both individuals and the local economy.鈥�

The Block Center is part of the , which oversees the $62.7 million Department of Commerce Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant to foster the growth of robotics and AI-enabled technologies across 11 counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania. These subawards directly support educational programs that equip both students and transitioning workers with the skills needed to succeed in these fields.

The following projects have been selected for funding through the Block Center鈥檚 2024 Build Back Better subawards:

• PrototypePGH 鈥淢aker to Manufacturer鈥� Incubator 2025 鈥斕�
• Phase 4 Virtual Manufacturing Pro Trainer (P4VMPT) 鈥斕�听
• Efficiency and Safety Optimization in Human-Robot Interaction: A Curriculum for Generative Automation 鈥斕� and听, 一本道无码听
• Workforce Development and Manufacturing Assistance 鈥斕�
• Robotic Oriented Operators and Technicians (ROOT) 鈥� ,听
• Forging Your Future Curriculum Expansion 鈥斕�
• Robotics/Automation Training That Meets the Needs of the Future Workforce, Today 鈥斕�
• Equity, Energy, Education, and Jobs: Using Robots and Advanced Sensing Technology to Make a Pathway for a Better Future 鈥斕�Erica Cochran Hameen(opens in new window), 一本道无码
• Creating a Diverse Pipeline of Future Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Employees 鈥� Locally Grown ()

鈥淭hese projects exemplify our mission to blend innovation with inclusivity and prepare the workforce for the future,鈥� said , executive director of the Block Center. 鈥淲e鈥檙e especially excited by the number of applicants this year, reflecting a growing commitment to ensuring that all share the benefits of the robotics and AI industries.鈥�