Oct 28, 2009

Stephanie Schierholz Headquarters, Washington 202-358-4997 stephanie schierholz@nasa gov

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

RELEASE: 09-253

NASA AWARDS EDUCATION RESEARCH GRANTS TO MINORITY UNIVERSITIES

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

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