Minority Serving Institutions Exchange

News and Highlights

Learn how Minority Serving Institutions and students from MUREP-awarded institutions engage with NASA missions.

		Why NASA is a Great Place to Launch Your Career Recently recognized as the most prestigious internship program by Vault.com, NASA has empowered countless students and early-career professionals to launch careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. NASA interns make real contributions to space and science missions, making it one of the best places to start your career.
		IES Invites Applications to NCER’s Research Training Grant Competition The National Center for Education Research at IES released a new funding announcement for Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences (84.305B) for Fiscal Year 2025. These research training programs seek to train and mentor students and researchers to encourage their entry into and success in education research careers. These investments are intended to improve the quality of education research and to build talent in the education sciences workforce.
		NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Relaunch Lunch and Learn The NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) will host an informative Lunch and Learn session on the NASA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) application process at 1 p.m. EST Nov. 7. This event, tailored to industry and small businesses, will provide insights into the enhanced MPP structure, especially regarding its targeted focus on Research & Development, Aerospace Manufacturing, advanced software, and other cutting-edge technologies.
		NASA MINDS Challenge Information Session Join us for an information session at 3 p.m. EDT Sept. 23 to learn more. “Help NASA get to the Moon – join NASA MINDS” for all interested teams. Visit the timeline to learn more.
		NASA Enhanced Mentor Protégé Program Overview Explore the updated dynamics of NASA’s Enhanced Mentor Protégé Program in our comprehensive webinar, NASA's Enhanced Mentor Protégé Program Overview from 1-2:30 p.m. EDT Sept. 18. This session provides a detailed look at the program’s new features, maintaining its core mission while introducing significant improvements. Attendees will learn about the key changes designed to foster stronger mentor-protégé relationships, the benefits for participating small businesses, and the steps for successful enrollment. Gain valuable insights into the updated timeline for application submissions and discover how this program can accelerate your business growth and innovation within the NASA ecosystem.
		NASA Funds Research Projects Advancing STEM Career Development NASA has awarded $6 million to 20 teams from emerging research institutions across the United States supporting projects that offer career development opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students.
		NASA STEM Program for Indigenous Communities Honored for Excellence NASA has been selected by the International Astronautical Federation to receive its 2024 “3G” Diversity Award, which recognizes organizations for their contributions to fostering geographic, generational, and gender diversity in the space sector.
		NASA Awards Support STEM Research at Minority Serving Institutions NASA has selected 23 minority-serving institutions to receive $1.2 million to grow their research and technology capabilities, collaborate on research projects, and contribute to the agency’s missions for the benefit of humanity.