Drew university drew university environmental science initiative building on several unique curricular and CO-curricular strengths as well as the resources of its 186-acre forested campus, drew…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX09AQ82G
- Awardee
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Drew University UEI R7WKWJMB2RL3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,100,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,100,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Headquarters National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 0 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Madison, NJ 07940, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,100,000 |
Description
Drew university drew university environmental science initiative building on several unique curricular and CO-curricular strengths as well as the resources of its 186-acre forested campus, drew university a highly selective, private institution of higher education located in northern new jersey - has launched a multi-pronged effort to transform itself into a vibrant national center for education, research, "best practices," and public outreach related to the environment and sustainability. To support the continued enhancement and expansion of those aspects of this effort that relate directly to environmental science, drew university respectfully seeks a three-year grant of $1.1 million from the national aeronautics and space administration (NASA). The requested funds, congressionally-appropriated as part of the FY 2009 federal budget, will specifically be used to subsidize the following: (1) the planning, design, and launching ofnew courses and student research experiences in environmental science, with an emphasis on earth science, atmospheric science, and spatial data collection and analysis; (2) internships, conference attendance, and faculty-mentored research experiences for undergraduate students pursuing either a major or minor in environmental science, especially those focused on the areas noted above; (3) the equipment and instrumentation needs related to the teaching and research of two of the university's environmental science faculty members, an earth scientist with geographic information system (GIS) expertise and an atmospheric chemist; (4) the outfitting of a new center for spatial data collection and analysis, to support the use of GIS within environmental science and across the curriculum; and (5) the creation of a community engagement initiative focused on identifying and solving environment-related issues in the northern new jersey area, which includes outreach to students and teachers in K-12 schools in the region, and the creation of an environmental science component as part of the annual drew summer college program for newark, NJ and harlem, NY students.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX09AQ82G?
NNX09AQ82G was awarded to Drew University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2009.
How much is contract NNX09AQ82G worth?
The government has obligated $1,100,000 on NNX09AQ82G.
Which agency awarded contract NNX09AQ82G?
Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX09AQ82G, with funding from Headquarters (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Was contract NNX09AQ82G competed?
The extent of competition for NNX09AQ82G was full and open competition. The government received 0 offers.
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