NASA's MUREP (Minority University Research & Education Project) program utilizes multiple different avenues to engage with historically underrepresented populations. NASA and the space sector as a whole have suffered from gaps in representation and a lack of diversity, and MUREP is a flagship NASA program that offers grants, fellowships, internships, mentoring, and other resources to shrink those gaps and open the entire space sector to everyone.
Empire Space hopes this data table serves a number of functions. We hope these institutions gain greater prominence for their programming and their work. We hope other space sector stakeholders throughout the state reach out and establish new partnerships with these organizations to further the cause of expanding opportunity. We also hope young people throughout the state, regardless of who they are or where they grew up, see a place for themselves in a college classroom pursuing a passion for space.
There are 36 higher education institutions in New York that participate in MUREP, 25 of which are located in the five boroughs of NYC. With the rest located in either Long Island or the Mid-Hudson region, this is a program exclusively available in the greater NYC region. Empire Space will work to ensure this critical programming is eventually available in every region of the state!
To determine eligibility for the MUREP program, NASA uses the Department of Education definitions for various Minority Serving Institutions. There are three types of institutions present in New York on this list:
- AANAPISI - Asian-American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution
- HSI - Hispanic Serving Institution
- PBI - Predominantly Black Institution
| Institution | Categories | Location | Resources | Notes ▼ | AD | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi University | AANAPISI | Garden City | Physics Club | Work to share the world of physics with the broader campus. | 19 (R) | 6 (D) |
| Westchester Community College | HSI | Valhalla | Math, Science, & Engineering | Wide range of STEM programs available. | 92 (D) | 35 (D) |
| St. Johns University | AANAPISI | Queens | Physics MBA | Unique joint program offering can be completed in 5 years. | 24 (D) | 16 (D) |
| College of Staten Island - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Staten Island | Women in Technology | Tackling the gender imbalance in STEM & tech head on. | 63 (R) | 24 (R) |
| Farmingdale State College | AANAPISI, HSI | Farmingdale | Physics | Student-centric academic programs prepare students for the real world, including their Physics program. | 0 () | 0 () |
| Cuny Hostos Community College | HSI | Bronx | Mechanical Engineering | Small college dedicated to creating an educationally rich environment that offers a Mechanical Engineering program. | 0 () | 0 () |
| New York Institite of Technology | AANAPISI | Manhattan | Physics | Small class sizes with diverse range of research options. | 67 (D) | 7 (R) |
| Queens College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Physics | Small class sizes offering some of the most rigorous courses available at the school. | 25 (D) | 16 (D) |
| College of Staten Island - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Staten Island | Physics & Astronomy Club | Seeks to engage students in the wonders of astronomy and space. | 63 (R) | 24 (R) |
| College of Staten Island - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Staten Island | CUNY Astrophysical Observatory | Registered as an official asteroid and comet research station. | 63 (R) | 24 (R) |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College | AANAPISI | Brooklyn | Physical Science | Ranked #1 for 2024 Best Community Colleges in New York, and the Physical Sciences degree prepares students for future programs in Physics or Planetary Science. | 0 () | 0 () |
| John Jay College of Criminial Justice - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | PRISM | Provides mentorship for students pursuing science & math studies. | 67 (D) | 47 (D) |
| Hunter College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | Physics & Astronomy | Programming prepares students for further studies in physics and astronomy at partner CUNY institutions. | 73 (D) | 28 (D) |
| York College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI, PBI | Queens | Physics | Program includes opportunities supported by NASA. | 32 (D) | 14 (D) |
| City College of Technology - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Brooklyn | Telecommunications Engineering | Program covers various aspects of telecommunications, including satellite transmission. | 52 (D) | 26 (D) |
| Mercy College | HSI | Dobbs Ferry | STEM Education | Prepares teachers in STEM fields. | 92 (D) | 35 (D) |
| Metropolitan College of New York | HSI, PBI | Manhattan | Science & Information Technology | Prepares students to maintain computer systems. | 65 (D) | 27 (D) |
| St. Johns University | AANAPISI | Queens | Physics | Prepares students to be scientifically literate lifelong learners, with direct links to the on campus graduate program. | 24 (D) | 16 (D) |
| Bernard M Baruch College - CUNY | AANAPISI | Manhattan | Natural Science | Pre-professional specialization offerings include Physics. | 75 (D) | 59 (D) |
| Dominican College | HSI | Orangeburg | Mathematics | Offers a Teaching specialization. | 97 (R) | 38 (R) |
| Lehman College - CUNY | HSI | Bronx | Physics & Astronomy | Numerous hands on research opportunities in diverse areas of both Physics & Astronomy. | 78 (D) | 31 (D) |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace | 35 (D) | 13 (D) | |
| SUNY Purchase College | HSI | Purchase | Mathematics & Computer Science | 93 (D) | 37 (D) | |
| Rockland Community College | HSI | Suffern | Aerospace Engineering | 98 (R) | 38 (R) | |
| Nyack College | HSI | Manhattan | Information Technology | 65 (D) | 27 (D) | |
| Nassau Community College | HSI | Garden City | Nassau Community College Planetarium | 19 (R) | 6 (D) | |
| Mercy College | HSI | Dobbs Ferry | Multiple STEM student organizations | 92 (D) | 35 (D) | |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | Robotics & Science Clubs | 66 (D) | 27 (D) | |
| Queensborough Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Science Research Alliance | Interest in generating broad interest in science and research. | 26 (D) | 16 (D) |
| Queensborough Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | 3D Printing Club - Society of Additive Manufacturing | Innovative and hands on group focused on a revolutionary new technology application. | 26 (D) | 16 (D) |
| Boricua College | HSI | Manhattan | Liberal Arts | General Liberal Arts education. | 71 (D) | 31 (D) |
| City College of Technology - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Brooklyn | Mechatronics Club | Founded in 2010, this NSF supported facility gives students hands on experience in robotics and mechatronics. | 52 (D) | 26 (D) |
| Adelphi University | AANAPISI | Garden City | Adelphi University Observatory | For use by Physics & Astronomy students. | 19 (R) | 6 (D) |
| Queens College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Physics Club | Focused on stimulating student interest in physics. | 25 (D) | 16 (D) |
| College of Mount Saint Vincent | HSI | Bronx | Science Club | Focused on peer support in science and STEM fields. | 81 (D) | 33 (D) |
| Hunter College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | Physics & Astronomy Society | Focused on mentorship and professional development. | 73 (D) | 28 (D) |
| Bronx Community College - CUNY | HSI | Bronx | STEM Programs | Focused on enhancing opportunities for underrepresented communities. | 86 (D) | 31 (D) |
| New York Institite of Technology | AANAPISI | Old Westbury | Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace | Focus on aircraft and space vehicle design. | 19 (R) | 7 (R) |
| College of Staten Island - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Staten Island | Physics & Astronomy | Flexible program includes a Teaching option, as well as access to the on campus Astrophysical Observatory. | 63 (R) | 24 (R) |
| Medgar Evers College - CUNY | PBI | Brooklyn | Science Association | Encourages students to take a broad perspective on the wonders of science. | 57 (D) | 20 (D) |
| Brooklyn College - CUNY | AANAPISI | Brooklyn | Physics | Designed for students preparing for graduate work in Physics. | 42 (D) | 21 (D) |
| Medgar Evers College - CUNY | PBI | Brooklyn | Physics & Computer Science | Dedicated effort to increase opportunity in Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering among underrepresented groups. | 57 (D) | 20 (D) |
| Manhattanville College | HSI | Purchase | Data & Computer Science | Data & computer science program offers accelerated path to graduate degree. | 0 () | 0 () |
| College of Mount Saint Vincent | HSI | Bronx | General Science | Coursework includes both Physics and Astronomy. | 81 (D) | 33 (D) |
| City College of Technology - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Brooklyn | Astronomy Club | Conduct online remote observing sessions via Slooh. | 52 (D) | 26 (D) |
| Adelphi University | AANAPISI | Garden City | Physics | Combines small class sizes with access to on-campus research facilities. | 19 (R) | 6 (D) |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Numerous student groups | College recently ranked #1 in upward mobility nationwide. | 35 (D) | 13 (D) |
| St. Francis College | HSI | Brooklyn | Physics | College has a priority to increase diversity in STEM fields, including via their Chemistry & Physics program. | 0 () | 0 () |
| Lehman College - CUNY | HSI | Bronx | S-STEM Club | Club meets regularly to discuss the latest developments in STEM, job opportunities, and community service plans. | 78 (D) | 31 (D) |
| City College of Technology - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Brooklyn | Applied Computational Physics | Broader and more balanced program than a traditional Physics program. | 52 (D) | 26 (D) |
| SUNY Old Westbury College | AANAPISI, HSI | Old Westbury | Chemistry & Physics | Broad, interdisciplinary mentality underlies all programming. | 15 (R) | 7 (R) |
| Nassau Community College | HSI | Garden City | Physical Sciences | Broad curriculum includes use of on campus planetarium and observational telescopes. | 19 (R) | 6 (D) |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Aeronautical Sciences | Blends flight training with academic programming. | 35 (D) | 13 (D) |
| City College of New York- CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | Harlem Launch Alliance | Alumni & student run non-profit bringing experimental & sounding rocket developement to high school and college students in Harlem and throughout NYC. | 70 (D) | 30 (D) |
| Queensborough Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Women in Science | A space to discuss barriers to women in STEM. | 26 (D) | 16 (D) |
| LaGuardia Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Physics | 2 year program. | 37 (D) | 12 (D) |
| Bronx Community College - CUNY | HSI | Bronx | Physics | 2 year program prepares students for further study, usually in an Engineering program. | 86 (D) | 31 (D) |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | Science | 2 year program prepares students for further study, including Physics. | 66 (D) | 27 (D) |
| Queensborough Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Physics (STEM Academy) | 2 year program prepares students for further education in a wide range of STEM fields. | 26 (D) | 16 (D) |
| Schenectady County Community College | AANAPISI | Schenectady | Mathematics and Science | 2 year Math & Science program prepares studnets for further studies in engineering and natural sciences. | 0 () | 0 () |
| City College of New York- CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | Grove School of Engineering | 15 engineering Institutes tackling a wide range of global problems. | 70 (D) | 30 (D) |
| St. Johns University | AANAPISI | Queens | Society of Physics Students | *group status uncertain, limited information provided* | 24 (D) | 16 (D) |