June 15, 2010

Tracy Young Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 tracy g young@nasa gov

Ann Marie Trotta Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1601 ann marie trotta@nasa govMEDIA ADVISORY: 10-142

NASA ANNOUNCES EDUCATION RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARD RECIPIENTS

WASHINGTON -- NASA has awarded $16 8 million to colleges and universities nationwide to conduct research and technology development in areas of importance to the agency'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 establishing an academic research enterprise directed toward a long-term, self-sustaining and competitive capability that will contribute to the states' economic viability and development EPSCoR assists in developing partnerships between NASA research assets, academic institutions and industry

A total of 24 proposals were selected for funding in Puerto Rico and the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wyoming Winning proposals were selected through a merit-based, peer-reviewed competition

Two proposals were selected from each of the following colleges, universities and organizations:

College of Charleston University of Alaska, Fairbanks University of Idaho Vanderbilt University West Virginia University Research Corporation

One proposal was selected from each of the following universities and organizations:

Brown University Louisiana Board of Regents Maine Space Grant Consortium Montana State University System Nevada System of Higher Education South Dakota School of Mines and Technology University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Hawaii Systems University of Kentucky University of Mississippi University of Northern Iowa University of Puerto Rico University of Wyoming University System of New Hampshire

For a list of selected proposals, visit:

http://nspires nasaprs com

For additional information about NASA's EPSCoR program, visit:

http://education nasa gov/epscor

For additional information about NASA and agency programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov

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