The NIARID has a specific goal to Amotivate talented Nebraska youth and in particular those from under-represented populations, to pursue post-secondary and graduate-level education and careers in aerospace science and industry through the development of intriguing research-related outreach activities and assistantships.@ An additional emerging segment of this cluster will also focus on the development of the research capabilities of junior faculty members at affiliate institutions with particular emphasis on the utilization of student research assistants from specific minorities
