The 2004 NASA Faculty Fellowship Program Research Reports

For the 40th consecutive year, the NASA Faculty Fellowship Program (NFFP) was conducted at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The program was sponsored by NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC, and operated under contract by The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, and Alabama A&M University. In addition, promotion and applications are managed by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and assessment is completed by Universities Space Research Association (USRA). The nominal starting and finishing dates for the 10-week program were June 1 through August 6, 2004. The primary objectives of the NASA Faculty Fellowship Program are to: (1) Increase the quality and quantity of research collaborations between NASA and the academic community that contribute to the Agency’s space aeronautics and space science mission; (2) Engage faculty from colleges, universities, and community colleges in current NASA research and development; (3) Foster a greater public awareness of NASA science and technology, and therefore facilitate academic and workforce literacy in these areas; (4) Strengthen faculty capabilities to enhance the STEM workforce, advance competition, and infuse mission-related research and technology content into classroom teaching; and (5) Increase participation of underrepresented and underserved faculty and institutions in NASA science and technology.