Execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences engineering and medicine administration priorities and direction from congress

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $153,354 Project Grant under the Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) to the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, operating through the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The award, with a performance period from August 16, 2024 to August 15, 2026, supports UNR in executing a balanced science program focused on discipline-specific guidance, exploration initiatives, and the advancement of discovery in emerging fields through cross-disciplinary opportunities. Key objectives include participating as a key partner in NASA's exploration initiatives, developing a user-focused approach to applied programs like Earth science applications and planetary defense, and leveraging UNR's academic expertise and research capabilities to further NASA's strategic priorities across diverse scientific domains.

Participate as a key partner and enabler in the agency S exploration initiative focusing on scientific research of on and from the moon lunar orbit mars and beyond. Advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines develop a directorate-wide target-user focused approach to applied programs including earth science applications space weather planetary defense and space situational awareness.