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NASA Fuels Innovation with Student Research Challenge Grants

2/20/2025

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NASA is empowering the next generation of innovators by selecting Cerritos Community College and the Colorado School of Mines for its University Student Research Challenge. Cerritos will develop eco-friendly fire-retardant drones, while Colorado Mines will create a groundbreaking supersonic electric turbofan. This initiative not only fosters aviation research but also cultivates diverse talent and entrepreneurial spirit among students.

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NASA is empowering the next generation of innovators by selecting Cerritos Community College and the Colorado School of Mines for its University Student Research Challenge. Cerritos will develop eco-friendly fire-retardant drones, while Colorado Mines will create a groundbreaking supersonic electric turbofan. This initiative not only fosters aviation research but also cultivates diverse talent and entrepreneurial spirit among students.