Encourage JPL-University collaborations that:

• Combine and further strategic goals of both institutions
• Facilitate joint access to JPL and university capabilities in science, technology and engineering
• Gain and maintain better understanding of state of the research in the broader community

 

Support students in Space Exploration topics:

• Support graduate student research on topics of interest to JPL/NASA
• Encourage student participation in JPL summer programs
• Offer input regarding courses of strong interest to NASA

 

Support access to top quality students:

• Ensure a pipeline to meet future technical challenges
• Cultivate JPL's future workforce