June 23, 2011

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 gov

RELEASE: 11-202

NASA ANNOUNCES EDUCATION RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARD RECIPIENTS

WASHINGTON -- NASA has awarded $20 million to colleges and universities nationwide to conduct research and technology development in areas important to the agency's mission The awards also enable faculty development and support students

The selections are part of NASA's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR The program helps develop partnerships between NASA research missions and programs, academic institutions and industry It also helps states establish long-term academic research enterprises that will be self-sustaining and competitive and will contribute to the states' economic viability and development

A total of 27 proposals were selected for funding in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, 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 and universities:

Montana State University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology University of Alaska, Fairbanks University of Delaware University of Nebraska, Omaha University of North Dakota Wichita State University

One proposal was selected from each of the following universities:

Louisiana State University New Mexico State University University of Alabama, Huntsville University of Arkansas, Little Rock University of Idaho University of Kentucky University of Nevada, Reno University of New Hampshire, Durham University of Oklahoma, Norman University of Vermont University of Wyoming Vanderbilt University West Virginia University

For a list of selected proposals, visit:

http://nspires nasaprs com

For more information about EPSCoR, visit:

http://education nasa gov/epscor

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

http://www nasa gov/education

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