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:
For further information about NASA's MUREP program visit their FAQ page!
| Institution | Categories | Location | Resources ▲ | Notes | AD | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Adelphi University | AANAPISI | Garden City | Adelphi University Observatory | For use by Physics & Astronomy students. | 19 (R) | 6 (D) |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Aeronautical Sciences | Blends flight training with academic programming. | 35 (D) | 13 (D) |
| Rockland Community College | HSI | Suffern | Aerospace Engineering | 98 (R) | 38 (R) | |
| 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) |
| City College of Technology - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Brooklyn | Astronomy Club | Conduct online remote observing sessions via Slooh. | 52 (D) | 26 (D) |
| SUNY Old Westbury College | AANAPISI, HSI | Old Westbury | Chemistry & Physics | Broad, interdisciplinary mentality underlies all programming. | 15 (R) | 7 (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) |
| 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 New York- CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | Grove School of Engineering | 15 engineering Institutes tackling a wide range of global problems. | 70 (D) | 30 (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) |
| Nyack College | HSI | Manhattan | Information Technology | 65 (D) | 27 (D) | |
| Boricua College | HSI | Manhattan | Liberal Arts | General Liberal Arts education. | 71 (D) | 31 (D) |
| Westchester Community College | HSI | Valhalla | Math, Science, & Engineering | Wide range of STEM programs available. | 92 (D) | 35 (D) |
| Dominican College | HSI | Orangeburg | Mathematics | Offers a Teaching specialization. | 97 (R) | 38 (R) |
| SUNY Purchase College | HSI | Purchase | Mathematics & Computer Science | 93 (D) | 37 (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 () |
| 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 | Old Westbury | Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace | Focus on aircraft and space vehicle design. | 19 (R) | 7 (R) |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace | 35 (D) | 13 (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) |
| Mercy College | HSI | Dobbs Ferry | Multiple STEM student organizations | 92 (D) | 35 (D) | |
| Nassau Community College | HSI | Garden City | Nassau Community College Planetarium | 19 (R) | 6 (D) | |
| Bernard M Baruch College - CUNY | AANAPISI | Manhattan | Natural Science | Pre-professional specialization offerings include Physics. | 75 (D) | 59 (D) |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Numerous student groups | College recently ranked #1 in upward mobility nationwide. | 35 (D) | 13 (D) |
| 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 () |
| Nassau Community College | HSI | Garden City | Physical Sciences | Broad curriculum includes use of on campus planetarium and observational telescopes. | 19 (R) | 6 (D) |
| Adelphi University | AANAPISI | Garden City | Physics | Combines small class sizes with access to on-campus research facilities. | 19 (R) | 6 (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) |
| Brooklyn College - CUNY | AANAPISI | Brooklyn | Physics | Designed for students preparing for graduate work in Physics. | 42 (D) | 21 (D) |
| Farmingdale State College | AANAPISI, HSI | Farmingdale | Physics | Student-centric academic programs prepare students for the real world, including their Physics program. | 0 () | 0 () |
| LaGuardia Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Physics | 2 year program. | 37 (D) | 12 (D) |
| 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) |
| St. Francis College | HSI | Brooklyn | Physics | College has a priority to increase diversity in STEM fields, including via their Chemistry & Physics program. | 0 () | 0 () |
| 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) |
| York College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI, PBI | Queens | Physics | Program includes opportunities supported by NASA. | 32 (D) | 14 (D) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Lehman College - CUNY | HSI | Bronx | Physics & Astronomy | Numerous hands on research opportunities in diverse areas of both Physics & Astronomy. | 78 (D) | 31 (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) |
| Hunter College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | Physics & Astronomy Society | Focused on mentorship and professional development. | 73 (D) | 28 (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) |
| 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) |
| Adelphi University | AANAPISI | Garden City | Physics Club | Work to share the world of physics with the broader campus. | 19 (R) | 6 (D) |
| Queens College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Physics Club | Focused on stimulating student interest in physics. | 25 (D) | 16 (D) |
| St. Johns University | AANAPISI | Queens | Physics MBA | Unique joint program offering can be completed in 5 years. | 24 (D) | 16 (D) |
| John Jay College of Criminial Justice - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | PRISM | Provides mentorship for students pursuing science & math studies. | 67 (D) | 47 (D) |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | Robotics & Science Clubs | 66 (D) | 27 (D) | |
| 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) |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Manhattan | Science | 2 year program prepares students for further study, including Physics. | 66 (D) | 27 (D) |
| Metropolitan College of New York | HSI, PBI | Manhattan | Science & Information Technology | Prepares students to maintain computer systems. | 65 (D) | 27 (D) |
| Medgar Evers College - CUNY | PBI | Brooklyn | Science Association | Encourages students to take a broad perspective on the wonders of science. | 57 (D) | 20 (D) |
| College of Mount Saint Vincent | HSI | Bronx | Science Club | Focused on peer support in science and STEM fields. | 81 (D) | 33 (D) |
| Queensborough Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Science Research Alliance | Interest in generating broad interest in science and research. | 26 (D) | 16 (D) |
| St. Johns University | AANAPISI | Queens | Society of Physics Students | *group status uncertain, limited information provided* | 24 (D) | 16 (D) |
| Mercy College | HSI | Dobbs Ferry | STEM Education | Prepares teachers in STEM fields. | 92 (D) | 35 (D) |
| Bronx Community College - CUNY | HSI | Bronx | STEM Programs | Focused on enhancing opportunities for underrepresented communities. | 86 (D) | 31 (D) |
| City College of Technology - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Brooklyn | Telecommunications Engineering | Program covers various aspects of telecommunications, including satellite transmission. | 52 (D) | 26 (D) |
| Queensborough Community College - CUNY | AANAPISI, HSI | Queens | Women in Science | A space to discuss barriers to women in STEM. | 26 (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) |