NASA Awards Education Research Grants to Minority Universities

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WASHINGTON -- NASA has awarded education grants to five minority
serving institutions to develop innovative projects in support of
higher education teaching and learning in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics, or STEM, disciplines.

NASA's Minority University Research and Education Programs Small
Programs project is designed to enhance students' academic
experiences and encourage underserved and underrepresented groups to
pursue STEM careers, which are critical to NASA's missions.

Grants were awarded to the following colleges, universities and
partnerships:

Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint, N.M.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Fla.

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in
Greensboro, N.C.

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez Inc. in Caguas, Puerto Rico

The five projects will receive funding ranging from $90,800 to
$345,850. They are eligible for renewal for two years, based on
project performance and funding availability. NASA's Kennedy Space
Center in Florida manages the project for the agency.

For project descriptions, click on "Selected Proposals" and look for
"Minority University Research and Education Programs Small Programs
Competitive Grant Opportunity" at:

http://nspires.nasaprs.com

For more information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/education