Division of Engineering Education and Centers (United States)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) invests in creating 21st-century engineers, discovering new technologies and providing research opportunities for students and teachers. EEC promotes fundamental engineering research and education by supporting: - Convergent research, education, and technology translation. - Partnerships between industry innovators, world-class academic teams and government agencies. - Engineering research and education capacity. **What we support** EEC is home to NSF's signature programs for Engineering Research Centers and Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers. Areas of interest for the division include: - Advanced manufacturing - Artificial intelligence - Biotechnology - Energy technology - Education and training - Nanotechnology - Quantum information science and engineering - Semiconductors and microelectronics