June 17, 2009 Stephanie Schierholz Headquarters, Washington 202-358-4997 stephanie.schierholz@xxxxxxxx RELEASE: 09-139 NASA ANNOUNCES EDUCATION RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARD RECIPIENTS WASHINGTON -- NASA has awarded approximately $19 million to colleges and universities nationwide to conduct research and technology development in areas of importance to NASA's mission. In addition, the awards enable faculty development and higher education student support. The selections are part of NASA's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, known as EPSCoR. The program is designed to assist states in establishing an academic research enterprise directed toward a long-term, self-sustaining and competitive capability that will contribute to its economic viability and development. The program helps develop partnerships between NASA research assets, academic institutions and industry. The selected proposals support all four of NASA's mission directorates: aeronautics, exploration systems, science and space operations. A total of 27 proposals were selected from organizations in Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia. Two proposals were selected from each of the following colleges and universities: New Mexico State University South Dakota School of Mines & Technology University of Alabama In Huntsville University of Nebraska at Omaha University of Puerto Rico University of Vermont & State Agricultural College Wichita State University, Kansas One proposal was selected from each of the following organizations: College of Charleston, South Carolina Louisiana Board of Regents Foundation Montana State University University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Hawaii Systems University of Idaho University of Mississippi University of North Dakota University of Northern Iowa University of Oklahoma University of Utah Vanderbilt University West Virginia University Proposals were chosen through a merit-based, peer-reviewed competition. The maximum award is $750,000 for a 3-year period. A one-to-one match of funds is required for every NASA dollar awarded. This program and the agency's other education programs support NASA's commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which will play a key role in preparing, inspiring, encouraging and nurturing the nation's future workforce. For a list of project descriptions, click on "Selected Proposals" and look for "Competitive Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)" or solicitation NNH09ZNE002C at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com For additional information about NASA's EPSCoR program, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/education/epscor For information about NASA's Education programs, visit: http://www.nasa.gov -end- To subscribe to the list, send a message to: hqnews-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To remove your address from the list, send a message to: hqnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
