Chapter 8. Research Topics

To reduce overlap and streamline administrative and programmatic functions, NASA's senior management has established areas of excellence and specific missions for each of the NASA field installations. These are termed Centers of Excellence (CE). Each CE represents a focused, Agency-wide leadership responsibility in a specific area of technology or knowledge. CE's are chartered with a clear definition of their capabilities and boundaries. They are charged to be preeminent within the Agency, if not worldwide, with respect to the human resources, facilities, and other critical capabilities associated with the particular area of excellence. Each CE must maintain or increase the Agency's preeminent position in their assigned area in line with the program requirements of the Strategic Enterprises and the long-term interests of the Agency. More information can be found in the NASA Strategic Plan (http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codez/plans.html).

The NASA STTR Program is aligned with the CE's. This year four CE's are participating. The research topics will be focused on specific product areas or challenges faced by the CE. Research topics will rotate each year between different CE's.

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