Blockchain at Jackson College
Jackson College is pleased to announce that it has received an Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation for $349,846! The three-year grant will fund the College’s new curriculum and program for blockchain education.
About the Grant
College awarded National Science Foundation grant for blockchain technology project
Jackson College is pleased to announce that it has received an Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation for $349,846! The three-year grant will fund the College’s new curriculum and program for blockchain education.
Jackson will be the first college in the region to offer blockchain courses and credentials that are accredited and eligible for financial aid. The College will develop an innovative curriculum aligned with industry standards and trends, recruit and retain students interested in blockchain technology, and offer professional development for faculty and community members.
“We are so excited to receive Jackson College’s first National Science Foundation grant. Few community colleges receive NSF awards; this is a history-making moment,” said Jackson College President & CEO, Daniel J. Phelan. “Developing a blockchain program on campus will ultimately help our students in this expanding, decentralized network industry. We look forward to being at the forefront of this emerging field.”
Professors Angel Fonseca and Dianne Hill, from JC’s Computer and Information Services area, wrote the grant proposal with support from many departments across the College. They began planning with guidance from FORCCE-ATE, FORTifying Cybersecurity and Computing through ATE Grants. Through the process of learning about the technology, both professors became Blockchain Essentials certified through Cornell University.