{"id":475511,"date":"2023-07-26T15:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T19:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?post_type=migration&p=475511"},"modified":"2023-08-16T13:39:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T17:39:57","slug":"nasa-awards-14-million-to-universities-for-supportive-stem-efforts","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-awards-14-million-to-universities-for-supportive-stem-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA Awards $14 Million to Universities for Supportive STEM Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/52785010548_9b628b9ec6_o.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"985\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/52785010548_9b628b9ec6_o.jpg?w=985\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"Howard University student Miles Phillips gives NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins a demonstration of his work with lasers during a tour.\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/52785010548_9b628b9ec6_o.jpg 985w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/52785010548_9b628b9ec6_o.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/52785010548_9b628b9ec6_o.jpg?resize=768,548 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/52785010548_9b628b9ec6_o.jpg?resize=400,285 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/52785010548_9b628b9ec6_o.jpg?resize=600,428 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/52785010548_9b628b9ec6_o.jpg?resize=900,642 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Howard University student Miles Phillips gives NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins a demonstration of his work with lasers during a tour of the Nuclear and Particle Physics Detector Laboratory at Howard University in Washington. <strong>Credits: NASA\/Aubrey Gemignani<\/strong><\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>NASA is investing more than $14 million in 19 U.S. colleges and universities to grow their STEM capacity to participate in critical spaceflight research and prepare a new generation of diverse students for careers in the nation\u2019s science, technology, engineering, and math workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese awards help NASA reach students and institutions that traditionally have had fewer opportunities in cutting-edge spaceflight research,\u201d said Shahra Lambert, NASA\u2019s senior advisor for engagement. \u201cWe want the Artemis Generation to feel excited and prepared to join us in tackling the scientific and technological challenges of space exploration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/nspires.nasaprs.com\/external\/solicitations\/summary.do;jsessionid=sSJIHxYO2nCFTEWQ2YR__sAhwI08J9FH-w7034KS5ZXosN__cgHc!1198018743!wnp1.nasaprs.com!7006!-1!711412896!wnp2.nasaprs.com!7006!-1?solId=%7B3CCD1084-95F3-3D2B-5630-FD3EF25A64AE%7D&path=&method=init\" rel=\"noopener\">MUREP (Minority University Research and Education Project) Curriculum Award<\/a> was established this year to help Minority-Serving Institutions strengthen their STEM academic offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCurrent research shows that developing new curricular pathways or adding to an existing STEM curriculum can help these colleges and universities attract more diverse groups of students to the kinds of research that align with NASA\u2019s needs,\u201d said Torry Johnson, the project\u2019s manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA awarded five institutions a total of nearly $6 million to implement their curriculum-boosting projects. The selected institutions and their proposed projects are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passaic County Community College, Paterson, New Jersey<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>PCCC Urban Climate Change Initiative<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prince George\u2019s Community College, Upper Marlboro, Maryland<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Establishing STEM Majors at Prince George\u2019s Community College<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University of Nevada, Las Vegas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Enhancing IDEAS at a Minority- and Hispanic-Serving Institution through<\/em><em>research and education for underserved students in partnership with NASA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Remote-sensing and Analytics for Integrating Science Education with NASA SMD to Strengthen Student Research Capacity at MSI (RAISE)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University of the District of Columbia, Washington<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Developing NASA-infused Curriculum and Experiential Research for Student Success in Space Technology<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stem\/murep\/projects\/mstar.html\" rel=\"noopener\">MUREP Space Technology Artemis Research<\/a> opportunity supports NASA\u2019s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) by fostering and increasing MSI participation in research and technology development concepts that algin with the agency\u2019s needs for upcoming Artemis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/artemisprogram\" rel=\"noopener\">missions<\/a> to the Moon. The agency chose nine institutions, awarding a total of more than $8 million to carry out their projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen we return humans to the Moon, it will be thanks to the creativity and dedication of researchers across the nation,\u201d said Walt Engelund, deputy associate administrator for programs in STMD. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with OSTEM to foster the future of technology development and create opportunities for these institutions to contribute to NASA\u2019s Artemis missions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The selected institutions and their proposed projects are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Pomona, California<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>CubeSat Technology Exploration Program (CubeSTEP)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>California State University, Los Angeles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Additive Manufacturing on the Moon: Exploring the Potential of Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition for Metallic Component Fabrication<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Fort Totten, North Dakota<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Research and Development of Extravehicular Activity Gait Assist Device<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Delaware State University, Dover<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Constraining Exospheric Water Using Mid-IR Sensing and LIBS for Lunar Rover Missions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>College of the Desert, Palm Desert, California<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A Penetrolyzer for Extracting Oxygen and Hydrogen from Mars Regolith<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Morgan State University, Baltimore<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Muscular Atrophy Effects of Long Duration Human Exploration Mission on Vocal Fold Adduction for Airway Protection<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>DREAM: Developing Robotic Exploration with Agrobots and Moonbots<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University of North Texas, Denton<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Protective Thermal Electro-Chromic Coatings (ProTECC) for Lunar Exploration<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The University of Texas at Arlington<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rotating Detonation Rocket Engines for In-Space Propulsion: Integrating Technology Development with STEM Engagement<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stem\/epscor\/iss_collab\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener\">International Space Station Flight Opportunity<\/a> provides a ride to low Earth orbit for mature, flight-ready research projects that align with NASA\u2019s science and technology priorities. This opportunity entails cooperation with NASA\u2019s International Space Station Research Office, mission directorates, and field centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese awards offer researchers a valuable opportunity to leverage the unique microgravity environment of the International Space Station as a platform or testbed, allowing them to conduct authentic spaceflight demonstrations based on their preliminary ground-based research,\u201d said Dr. Kathleen Loftin, EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) project manager. \u201cBy utilizing the space station as a proving ground, we accelerate the readiness of these technologies, bringing them one step closer to practical implementation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA selected five institutions to receive $100,000 each \u2013 $500,000, total \u2013 to complete their projects. These institutions and their proposed projects are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University of Delaware, Newark<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Impact of Temperature Cycles and Outgassing on the Fiber-packaged Silicon Photonic Transceivers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University of North Dakota, Grand Forks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Effect of Microgravity and Higher Radiation on Healing and Metastasis Potential of Omentum \u2013 ISS Flight Opportunity<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nevada System of Higher Education<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A Compact, Non-invasive, and Efficient Vision Screening System for Long-term Spaceflight Missions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University of Kentucky, Lexington<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>KRUPS: ISS Flight for Telemetry and Recovery<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oklahoma State University, Stillwater<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Effect of Synergistic Space Effects on Properties of Novel Polymer Composite Materials<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The awards are made possible through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stem\" rel=\"noopener\">NASA\u2019s Office of STEM Engagement<\/a> and funded by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stem\/murep\/home\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener\">MUREP<\/a>, which provides resources and activities to support underserved students from K-12 through higher education, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stem\/epscor\/home\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener\">EPSCoR<\/a>, which partners with government, academia, and industry to improve research infrastructure in select U.S. jurisdictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both MUREP awards were made through the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/nspires.nasaprs.com\/external\/solicitations\/summary!init.do?solId=%7b9E2F0E67-A2E7-94B4-DE05-35E0F88B434B%7d&path=open\" rel=\"noopener\">Engagement Opportunities in NASA STEM FY 2023<\/a> solicitation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/nspires.nasaprs.com\/external\/solicitations\/summary!init.do?solId=%7b9E2F0E67-A2E7-94B4-DE05-35E0F88B434B%7d&path=open\" rel=\"noopener\">EPSCoR ISS Flight Opportunity Award<\/a> is also an annual solicitation. All the awards listed above have a three-year period of performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about NASA STEM, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/stem.nasa.gov\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>-end-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Katherine Brown<br>\nHeadquarters, Washington<br>\n202-358-1288<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:katherine.m.brown@nasa.gov\">katherine.m.brown@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NASA is investing more than $14 million in 19 U.S. colleges and universities to grow their STEM capacity to participate in critical spaceflight research and prepare a new generation of diverse students for careers in the nation’s science, technology, engineering, and math workforce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123,"featured_media":475826,"template":"","meta":{"nasa_hds_core_meta_l10n":"en-US","nasa_hds_core_meta_article_editor":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_article_contacts":[],"nasa_hds_core_meta_article_topic":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_linked_locations":[],"nasa_hds_core_meta_article_related_articles":[],"hds_migrate_meta_pr_release_id":"23-081","hds_migrate_meta_pr_release_type":"RELEASE","nasa_hds_core_meta_location_x":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_location_y":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_gallery_images":[]},"categories":[2663,3285],"news-tags":[12375],"internal-terms":[9507],"coauthors":[],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"NASA Awards $14 Million to Universities for Supportive STEM Efforts","url":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-awards-14-million-to-universities-for-supportive-stem-efforts\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-awards-14-million-to-universities-for-supportive-stem-efforts\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/52785010548_9b628b9ec6_o.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/52785010548_9b628b9ec6_o.jpg"},"articleSection":"Learning Resources","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Claire A. 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