The dual use technology development program s objective is to create partnerships with U.S. Industry and academic/non-profit organizations that complement the technology development interests of…

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has been awarded a cooperative agreement valued at $64,358 under NASA's Dual Use Technology Development Program (CAN24-132) for the additive manufacturing of silicon oxycarbide (SiOC)-based composites for conformable avionics thermal management. The award, issued January 13, 2025, with a completion date of March 13, 2026, supports collaborative research between NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and the university. This initiative aligns with the Dual Use Technology Development Program's objective of fostering partnerships with U.S. industry and academic organizations to advance technology development that serves both NASA's mission and broader commercial applications. No set-aside designation was used for this award.

As a Carnegie Classification R1 research institution and Hispanic-serving university, UTEP brings substantial expertise in advanced manufacturing and materials science to this effort. The project will be conducted at UTEP's El Paso, Texas facility and represents the university's continued engagement as a key federal research partner with NASA on aerospace engineering and additive manufacturing initiatives. Through this cooperative agreement structure, NASA provides financial support to complement UTEP's technology development work in composite materials and thermal management solutions, creating a resource-sharing partnership that advances capabilities in both the public and commercial sectors.

The dual use technology development program s objective is to create partnerships with U.S. Industry and academic/non-profit organizations that complement the technology development interests of msfc and NASA. The goal is to support collaborative, resource-sharing projects where the NASA partner is developing a technology primarily for its own public purposes, and NASA can provide financial support or other assistance.