1. Funding Opportunities Employ Educate Engage Inspire Dr. Carl S. Person, Manager Minority University Research and Education Program/NASA HQ Dr. Carl S. Person, Manager Minority University Research and Education Program/NASA HQ National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov NSF Minority Faculty Development Workshop Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA March 23, 2010

2. GRC KSC GSFC LaRC HQ SSC MSFC JSC JPL DFRC ARC

3. NASA Education 3 The Education Portfolio Strategic Framework Cultivate Diversity of Workforce Disciplines and Practitioners Employ Engage Educate Inspire Informal Education Higher Education Principles/ Criteria Relevance Diversity NASA Content EvaluationContinuity Partnerships/ Sustainability * Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Employ Educate Engage Inspire Elementary/ Secondary Education Outcome 2: Attract and retain students in STEM disciplines through a progression of educational opportunities for students, teachers and faculty. Outcome 1: Contribute to the development of the STEM workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA’s strategic goals, through a portfolio of investments. Outcome 3: Build strategic partnerships and linkages between STEM formal and informal education providers that promote STEM literacy and awareness of NASA’s mission.

4. NASA Education Thorough understanding of the RFP or CAN Respond within the specific guidelines and to the specific criteria Proposals must be well written, responsive and persuasive Proposals must be concise, comprehensive and supported by a well thought out plan for execution Demonstrate that your have done your homework by utilizing best practices, proven principles and techniques Budget must be reasonable and within the specific guidelines Provide a thorough plan of evaluation, preferably by an external evaluator Provide a reasonable schedule or timeline Identify and demonstrate the uniqueness of your approach or institution Document and certify your strengths Be innovative Winning Proposals

5. NASA Education For more information about NASA and its programs: For all NASA education opportunities http://education.nasa.gov NASA Research Opportunities http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ NASA Guidebook for Proposers http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/nraguidebook/ NASA Science Plan http://science.hq.nasa.gov/strategy/ Federal Agency Opportunities http://www.grants.gov NASA Resources

6. NASA Education Open Solicitations Solicitation TitlesSolicitationReleasedNOI DueProposal Due Announcement of CubeSat Launch Initiative NNH10SOMD001L02/23/2010-- 04/15/2010 Cooperative Agreement Notice (2010) Dual Use Technology Development at Stennis Space Center NNS10ZBA001C11/05/2009-- 09/30/2010 FY 2010 Minority University Research and Education Programs (MUREP) Small Programs (MSP) Competitive Grant Opportunity (MSPCG)NNK10ZXA001N03/05/2010-- 04/12/2010 FY 2010 NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate Space Grant Project Competitive Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) NNK10ZXA001C02/26/2010-- 04/05/2010 Global Climate Change Education (GCCE): Research Experiences, Modeling & Data NNL10ZB1011C02/16/201004/23/2010 04/28/2010 Ground-Based Studies in Space Radiobiology NNJ10ZSA001N01/08/2010-- 04/20/2010 NASA ARMD RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN AERONAUTICS (ROA) NRA NNH08ZEA001N03/07/2007-- 04/09/2010 NASA ARMD RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN AERONAUTICS (ROA) NRA NNH09ZEA001N04/13/2009-- 04/30/2010 Observing at the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility - Call for Proposals NN2010OBSERV_IRTF03/12/2010-- 04/01/2010 Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) - 2009 NNH09ZDA001N02/13/2009-- (See Announcement) Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) - 2010 NNH10ZDA001N02/12/2010(See Announcement) (See Announcement) Solar Probe Plus Announcement of Opportunity NNH10ZDA002O12/03/2009-- 03/26/2010 Stand Alone Missions of Opportunity Notice (SALMON) NNH08ZDA009O09/03/2008-- 04/15/2010 NASA Resources

7. NASA Education NASA Mission Directorate Contacts Aeronautics Research Mission DirectorateScience Mission Directorate Tony SpringerLarry Cooper Education LiaisonProgram Manager NASA HeadquartersNASA Headquarters Phone: (202) 358-0848Phone: (202) 358-1531 Tony.Springer@nasa.govLarry.P.Cooper@nasa.govTony.Springer@nasa.govLarry.P.Cooper@nasa.gov Exploration Systems Mission DirectorateSpace Operations Mission Directorate Jerry HartmanCarla Rosenberg Education LeadEducation Liaison NASA HeadquartersNASA Headquarters Phone: (202) 358-1451Phone: (202) 358-1734 Jerry.G.Hartman@nasa.govCarla.B.Rosenberg@nasa.govJerry.G.Hartman@nasa.govCarla.B.Rosenberg@nasa.gov NASA Resources

8. NASA Education Ames Research Center Brenda Collins University Affairs Officer Phone: (650) 604-354 Brenda.J.Collins@nasa.gov Johnson Space Center Robert Musgrove Education Programs Specialist Phone: (281) 483-3065 Robert.p.musgrove@nasa.gov Dryden Flight Research Center Lance Richards Education Director Phone: (661) 276-3562 Lance.richards-1@nasa.gov Kennedy Space Center Hortense Burt Education Projects Manager Phone: (321) 867-8768 Hortense.B.Burt@nasa.gov Glenn Research Center Jo Ann Charleston Chief, Educational Programs Phone: (216) 433-2957 Jo.A.Charleston@nasa.gov Langley Research Center Thomas Pinelli University Affairs Officer Phone: (757) 864-2491 Thomas.e.pinelli@nasa.gov Goddard Space Flight Center Janie Nall Lead for Minority Education Programs Phone: (301) 286-0885 jane.m.nall@nasa.gov or James Harrington James.L.Harrington@nasa.gov Marshall Space Flight Center Marilyn Lewis Office of Academic Affairs Phone: (256) 961-1336 Marilyn.H.Lewis@nasa.gov Jet Propulsion Laboratory Lenell Allen Minority Education Initiatives Phone: (818) 393-5917 Lenell.allen@jpl.nasa.gov Stennis Space Center Nathan Sovik University Affairs Officer Phone: (228) 688-7355 Nathan.A.Sovik@nasa.gov NASA Center Contacts

9. NASA Education 9 Harriett G. Jenkins Pre-doctoral Fellowship Project (JPFP) Competitive fellowships that successfully navigate students who are underrepresented in STEM disciplines through graduate school to enable their entry into the STEM workforce. 20 fellowships awarded annually that provide support for up to 3 years. JPFP Eligibility: oU.S. Citizenship Required oUnderrepresented persons in STEM oGrad Student within first 3 years of program oMinimum 3.0 G.P.A. Applications Available September 2010

10. NASA Education 10 JPFP Highlights Fellowship Funding - stipends & tuition for up to 3 years. –Stipend: $24,000/yr (Ph.D.) & $18,000/yr (M.S.) –Tuition Offset: $8,500/yr Mini Research Award - Program provides fellows with the opportunity to participate in a 6 week “hands-on” NASA research experience. –Stipend: $6,000/6 wks –Housing: $700/6 wks –Travel: $700/6 wks JPFP website: www.uncfsp.org/jpfp

11. NASA Education 11 The NASA Graduate Student Researchers Project (GSRP) is an Agency- wide fellowship program for graduate study leading to masters or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering related to NASA research and development. This twelve month award strongly encourages a research experience at the NASA center extending the GSRP Fellowship. GSRP fellowships support approximately 170 students $30,000 year fellowship (includes 10-week internship at NASA Center) Master’s Degree – 2 Years Maximum Ph.D. – 3 Years Maximum Applications available November 2010 GSRP Website - http://fellowships.hq.nasa.gov/gsrp/nav/ Graduate Student Researchers Project (GSRP) GSRP FY 2011

12. NASA Education Primary Objectives of OSSI NASA’s HQ Office of Education seeks to implement an Agency-wide system to: Provide a single point-of-entry for students seeking NASA internships, fellowships and scholarships Enhance national branding of NASA’s internship/fellowship opportunities Increase participation of ALL types of Higher Education institutions to recruit and assist students in applying for internships/fellowships, in addressing retention issues and in developing career strategies Standardize the selection process and enhance the opportunities for students to transition from interns/fellows to the NASA workforce pipeline, including NASA, Aerospace Contractors, and Academia Enhance communication, participation and collaboration between NASA scientists and engineers, colleges and universities, STEM professional organizations and other NASA-related stakeholders

13. NASA Education Curriculum Improvement Partnership Award for the Integration of Research (CIPAIR) into the STEM Undergraduate Curriculum Facilitates integration of cutting-edge NASA-related research into the undergraduate educational experience Enhances undergraduate faculty teaching and the student’s education across STEM courses and curricula specifically related to NASA missions and human resource requirements Objectives (a) establishment or strengthening of relationships of MI faculty with NASA Centers; (b) integration of NASA-related content and research opportunities into the MI curriculum; (c) involvement of students in program development and improvement; and (d) commitment of the MI administration to long-term sustainability. Overview

14. NASA Education CIPAIR Program Facts CIPAIR award - Three-years at $150,000 per year Eligible Institutions – Two-Year and Four-Year Minority Institutions Four-Year Institutions must have a Two-year Partner Institution Awardees enter into partnerships with a NASA Center A new CIPAIR solicitation will be available in April 2010 Administered by UNCFSP – www.uncfsp.org

15. NASA Education NASA Science and Technology Institute for Minority Institutions (NSTI-MIs) A project designed to strengthen the research capabilities of both faculty and students of MIs Managed at the NASA Ames Research Center in CA by UNCFSP Provides faculty and students opportunities to conduct NASA research through collaborations with NASA scientists Components: (1)Summer Scholars Program; (2) Institutional Research Clusters; and (3) Faculty Fellowships – Applications are available now for Faculty Fellowships – Due Date: April 1, 2010 Stipend: $12,500 for ten weeks http://www.uncfsp.org/nasa/

16. NASA Education 16 Multidisciplinary research units performing scientific and/or engineering research in support of NASA’s Mission Directorates. Established at Minority Institutions (MIs) to expand the nation’s base for aerospace research and development; increase participation by faculty and students in the research programs of NASA’s Mission Directorates; and increase the number of underrepresented and underserved students at MIs who obtain advanced degrees in NASA-related fields. URC Participants Norfolk State UniversityClark Atlanta University Morgan State UniversityTuskegee University Texas Southern UniversityHampton University Southern UniversityCity University of New York UPR at Rio PiedrasUniversity of TX at Brownsville CA State University at Los AngelesAlabama A&M University Tennessee State UniversityPrairie View A&M University UPR at MayaquezMorehouse School of Medicine University of TX at El PasoHoward University Fisk UniversityNorth Carolina A&T State University Florida A&M UniversityFlorida International University University Research Centers

17. NASA Education 17 Awards are for 5 years, not to exceed $1million per year Annually 25% of the funding or $250,000 must be used as direct support to undergraduate and/or graduate students NASA currently funds 13 URCs. For example; Howard University – Center for Climate System Observation University of Texas at Brownsville – Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy Texas Southern University – Center for Bio-Nanotechnology and Environmental Research University Research Centers (URCs)

18. NASA Education Project Goals Goal 1: Improve the teaching and learning about global climate change in elementary and secondary schools, on college campuses, and through lifelong learning; Goal 2: Increase the number of people, particularly high school and undergraduate students, using NASA Earth observation data/NASA Earth system models to investigate and analyze global climate change issues; and Goal 3: Increase the number of undergraduate students prepared for employment and/or to enter graduate school in technical fields relevant to global climate change. Application Due Date: April 28, 2010 NOI Due Date: April 15, 2010 For more information visit - http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/ Global Climate Change Education Project

19. NASA Education Participation The following U.S. organizations are eligible to propose – Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) – Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) – Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) – Institutions of Higher Education – State agencies, local agencies, or federally-recognized tribal government agencies – Public school districts – Nonprofit institutions Funding: $300,000 - $400,000 per year for 3 years Funding Categories: D/M (Data/Models): Using NASA Earth system data, interactive models and simulations to strengthen teaching and learning about Global Climate Change R (Research): Global climate change science research experiences for undergraduate or community college students and pre- or in-service teachers including those in nontraditional teacher licensure programs. Proposals may address one or both categories. Global Climate Change Education Project