NASA Awards Enable Research, Technology to Build Future Workforce
NASA has given 12 US institutions $12 million to help with research and tech that supports its plans for the Moon, Mars, and deep space. The money will be used to speed up academic work on these projects. This includes research by minority universities.
Why it's good news: It means more people will have access to funding for innovative research and technology development, helping to build a stronger workforce in STEM fields.
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