Business Solutions
NIA offers its clients excellence through the proven expertise of our award-winning staff, innovation with unique, leading-edge solutions, and reliability with programs and projects that are on time and within budget.
Research Programs
Explore a wide range of research areas in science and engineering. Plus learn more about our research centers and programs.

Graduate Program
Find out how you can get your M.S. or Ph.D. from one of nine universities. On-site courses and distance learning available.

Live Web Streaming
Get informed about the latest developments in aerospace technology with live streaming of conferences, events and workshops.

Educational Outreach Programs
Learn more about our K-20 outreach programs including STEM activities, teaching resources, internships and competitions.
Contact us today to discuss how NIA can assist in finding the right solutions for your business needs.
New Business Opportunities Research
James Closs
Director of Research Program Development
✉️ james.closs@nianet.org
Business on Existing Agreements & Contracts
Carole McPhillips
Director of Contracts
✉️ carole.mcphillips@nianet.org
Education & Outreach
Shelley Spears
Director of Education Outreach and Programs
shelley.spears@nianet.org
NASA’s Langley Research Center Programs
Carly Bosco
Director of NASA’s Langley Research Center Programs
carly.bosco@nianet.org
Public Outreach
Harla Sherwood
Director of Communications and Partnerships harla.sherwood@nianet.org
Current Contracts
NIA-NASA’s Langley Research Center Business Relationships Cooperative Agreement
Period of performance through September 25, 2022
Provides for the following areas:
- Cooperative and collaborative research
- Education and graduate student activities
- Promotion of aerospace science, outreach and engineering both regionally and nationally
IDIQ Task Order Contract
Period of performance through September 25, 2022
Army research Laboratory Cooperative Agreement
Period of performance through March 31, 2019 with options to September 30, 2022
Federal Aviation Administration Other Transaction Authority
Period of performance through January 17, 2023
To establish a collaboration to provide engineering and research support in the development of support of a safe, secure and efficient global aviation system
Federal Aviation Administration Other Transaction Authority
Period of performance through November 25, 2019 with options to November 25, 2023
To establish Wake Turbulence Research Development
