A team of faculty members from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE) and from the Physics Department at the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez (UPRM), The Johns Hopkins University, the National Astronomy and Ionospheric Center's – Arecibo Observatory, and Glenn Research Center, comprise the Partnership for Space Science Education and Research (PaSSER).
PaSSER is a collaborative program of space science education and research to increase awareness and interest among the K-12 student population, challenge undergraduates through a program of space science studies and enrichment experiences, and provide faculty an opportunity for enhancement and collaboration with other institutions. Students completing the program will be issued a Certificate in Space Science and Technology.