NASA has awarded more
than $8.5 million to colleges and universities nationwide to conduct
research and technology development in areas of importance to NASA's
mission. In addition to the research and technology development, the awards
enable faculty development and higher education student support.
The selections are part of NASA's Experimental Program to Stimulate
Competitive Research, or EPSCoR. The program is designed to assist states
in developing partnerships between NASA research assets, academic
institutions and industry. Enhancing the nation's academic research
enterprise benefits states' economic viability and development, and
contributes to the agency's research priorities.
A total of 13 proposals were selected for funding to colleges and
universities in the following states: Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Kansas,
Kentucky, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Tennessee, Vermont, and
Wyoming. Winning proposals were selected through a merit-based,
peer-reviewed competition. The average award is $750,000 for a 3-year
period.
Source: NASA
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