Earmark - Advanced Interactive Discovery Environment engineering research program at Syracuse University

Agency:		National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Bureau:		National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Account:		Science, aeronautics, and exploration (80-0114)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Assistant Administrator
Contact Information:		http://WWW.NASA.GOV

Advanced Interactive Discovery Environment engineering research program at Syracuse University

1 recipient will receive $990,000. This is a continuing earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Description: Awarded as an $990K augmentation to an existing grant NNL05AA08G. This program is to introduce undergraduate college students to a multifaceted instructional environment to enhance student learning in regards to the fundamental concepts of present and future engineering problems. The program trains potential engineers in key technologies needed by NASA and introduces them to the lastest collaboration, communication and simulation technologies. Also to advance the state of knowledge on factors influencing the effectiveness of virtual collaborations by geographically distributed teams and to identify solutions to issues of team effectiveness. In addition the envioroment can be used to expanding middle and high school outreach programs to prepare outstanding students for careers in science and engineering.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Syracuse University	$990		Private Educational Institution	Office of Sponsored Research 113 Browne Hall Syracuse, NY

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