Training Grant 80NSSC20K1383
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- This federal contract award, valued at $485,925.00, was granted to Northern Arizona University (NAU) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct research on the geomorphology, sedimentology, and mineralogy of temperate glacial landforms, specifically eskers sourced from mafic bedrock on Mars. The award, which does not have a set-aside designation, is a grant for research with a performance period ending on August 13, 2025. As a public research university that serves as...
- Northern Arizona University (NAU), a public research institution in Flagstaff, Arizona, received a $578,773 research grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to investigate compositional, thermophysical, and original variabilities of ancient volcanic materials on Mars. This award, made on September 1, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2027, supports planetary science research aligned with NASA's Science Mission Directorate priorities. The grant is...
- This $135,000.00 federal grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Northern Arizona University (NAU) supports research into the formation of sinuous channels on Mars. The grant aims to further the understanding of how meandering river systems develop, even in the absence of vegetation, by examining active channels on Earth. NAU, a public research university in Flagstaff, Arizona, will leverage its expertise in planetary science, environmental monitoring, and...
- This federal contract award to Northern Arizona University (NAU) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is for the execution of a balanced science program. The $556,461.00 grant will fund NAU's participation as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The contract will also support NAU in advancing discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting...
- This is a $149,342 grant awarded by the Shared Services Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Northern Arizona University (NAU) to investigate the role of serpentinization in the formation of carbonates in Jezero Crater on Mars. The grant is for research using trace elements, with a period of performance through January 23, 2027. NAU, a public research university and Hispanic-Serving Institution, has extensive capabilities in planetary science, environmental...
- This is a $961,627.48 grant awarded by NASA's Shared Services Center to Northern Arizona University (NAU) to conduct research on the linkages between thermophysical properties of Earth and Mars. The research aims to characterize the variability in thermophysical properties of analog terrains to Mars' recurring slope lineae, and assess the measurements necessary to constrain soil moisture content based on remotely sensed thermophysical data. The grant has no set-aside designation, indicating...
- This federal contract award to Northern Arizona University (NAU) is for a research study to investigate the limitations of linear spectral unmixing and mineral abundance retrievals using thermal infrared data. The $468,670 grant, awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), aims to improve the understanding of complex mineral mixtures and their effects on the commonly used linear mixing assumption for planetary surface investigations. The research will leverage both...
- This is a $150,000.00 training grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Northern Arizona University (NAU) for a project titled "Investigating Spectral Slopes in the Polana-Eulalia Complex: Space Weathering Trends and Observations of Sub-KM Members." The award supports scientific research related to planetary science and space weathering. NAU, a public research university serving as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Native American-serving...
- This is a $128,497.36 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Northern Arizona University (NAU) to offer a workshop in planetary geologic mapping in Flagstaff, Arizona. The grant, which has an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2023, does not have a set-aside designation. As a public research university, NAU has a long history of supporting federal agencies through contract and grant awards, particularly in areas such as planetary science research,...
- This federal contract award from a U.S. government agency is valued at $637,190 and was granted to Northern Arizona University (NAU), a public research university. The contract requires NAU to execute a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. This includes participating as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on,...
This federal contract award to Northern Arizona University (NAU) from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aims to characterize the variability in thermophysical properties of Mars analog deposits on Earth. The $124,639.97 training grant will allow NAU to generate new tools for investigating alteration and reworking in mafic sedimentary deposits on Mars and Earth, improve understanding of these geologic features, and further knowledge of past surface conditions on Mars, including the potential role of liquid water. This aligns with NASA's goals to advance understanding of solar system processes and explore locations where life could have existed. The award does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting NAU's competitiveness as a research institution. NAU has a history of supporting federal agencies like NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey, Indian Health Service, and Department of Defense through prime and subcontract awards for scientific research, environmental monitoring, and technical assistance services.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| P00003 | Funding Only Action | ($10k) | 7/3/24 | |
| Not listed | ($10k) | 7/3/24 | ||
| P00002 | Funding Only Action | $45.0k | 5/11/22 | |
| Not listed | $45.0k | 5/11/22 | ||
| P00001 | Funding Only Action | $45.0k | 4/9/21 |