NASA selects TSU to host HBCU/MSI Technology Infusion Road Tour

By: Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University will host the prestigious NASA “HBCU/MSI Technology Infusion Road Tour” September 13-15, giving the University and its students access to unique internships, and providing faculty and staff with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and research-focused partnership opportunities. The event will also provide TSU with a platform to showcase its research capabilities. Each day attendees are invited to networking sessions with participating federal government representatives, NASA Center leads, and NASA prime contractors to introduce and build relationships to enhance partnerships and maximize opportunities. The final day of the event will include technical workshops catering to those new to Federal partnerships, as well as to those who are more seasoned, to assist participants in strengthening their organization’s readiness to apply for NASA funding. Not many HBCUs have the opportunity to host a NASA road tour. “To do this at Texas Southern University is an honor,” said Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall, Vice President of Research & Innovation. “It’s an honor because it affords us the opportunity to showcase the talents and abilities of our outstanding faculty, staff, and students, specifically as it relates to research and STEM participation.” The three-day interactive event will take place primarily in the Science Center. Day one (Sept. 13) includes a variety of sessions on NASA’s Office of Small Business Programs, Office of Procurement, Mission Equity, Mission Directorates, and others. TSU’s Division of Research & Innovation will give an overview of the University’s current and ongoing research-based projects and capabilities. A facilities/capabilities tour of the campus will follow. |