Aeronautics Education, Research, and Industry Alliance (AERIAL) Year 2 Report and Year 3 Proposal

The Aeronautics Education, Research, and Industry Alliance (AERIAL), a comprehensive, multi-faceted NASA EPSCoR 2000 initiative, contributes to the strategic research and technology priorities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) while intensifying Nebraska's rapidly growing aeronautics research and development endeavors. AERIAL enables Nebraska researchers to: (a) continue strengthening their collaborative relationships with NASA Field Centers, Codes, and Enterprises; (b) increase the capacity of higher education throughout Nebraska to invigorate and expand aeronautics research; and (c) expedite the development of aeronautics-related research infrastructure and industry in the state. This report contains a summary of AERIAL's activities and accomplishments during the second year of implementation. Also included is the Year 3 Proposal covering (I) Collaborative Research Teams, (II) Core Funding for Seed Research, (III) Support for NASA Collaboration Building, (IV) Student Support/Workforce Development, (V) Quality Assurance and Program Evaluation Planning, (VI) Funds Distribution and Financial Management Systems and Controls, (VII) Schedule of Joint Meetings with NASA Personnel, and (VIII) Program Administration.