Technical Plan
The NRTS and its partners will annually work towards the following objectives:
Conduct strategy sessions, at partner sites, for university partners which focus on increasing participation of the NRTS partners within the Earth Science, Space Science and Aerospace Enterprises. Year One sessions will be as follows:
    Norfolk State University --------------- Earth Science
    North Carolina A&T --------------------- Aerospace
    Bennett College ------------------------ Space Science
Submit 1-2 joint proposals to address critical issued identified during the strategy sessions. Conduct NASA visiting lectures at partner sites, for university partners which focus on increasing participation of the NRTS partners within the Earth Science, Space Science and Aerospace Enterprises. Year One lectures will be hosted by:
    Virginia State University
    Fayetteville State University
    University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Conduct semi-annual training for K-12 partners which focus on integration of NASA educational resources into the classroom. K-12 Training activities will be held on the campus of Elizabeth City State University. Attend MU-SPIN Annual Users Conference. Attend MU-SPIN Annual PI meeting. Attend ADMI conference. Year One conference will be co-hosted by Hampton University and Elizabeth City State University. Submit Annual MURED Uniform Outcomes report. Submit Annual MU-SPIN report. Implement approved NOVA projects. Conduct the Annual Earth System Science Academy Submit 2 papers for publication. Continue to leverage funds with other projects whenever possible. Continue to provide scholarships and fellowships for students. Support MU-SPIN efforts in increase NASA relevance and involvement with the enterprises.
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