National Math and Science Initiative The nonprofit National Math and Science Initiative promotes and provides high-quality STEM education at the local school system and national levels. It works to advance STEM education to ensure all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and lifelong learners. nms.org
National Science Foundation ■ NSF is the funding source for about 24 percent of the basic research conducted by U.S. universities and colleges. nsf.gov
National Security Agency ● ■ NSA delivers critical strategic and tactical information for national defense and provides timely information to the nation’s decision makers. nsa.gov
Native BioData Consortium ● ■ The first nonprofit research institute led by Indigenous scientists and tribal members in the United States, the consortium serves as a biorepository (or “biobank”) to ensure that advances in genetics and health research benefit all Indigenous people. nativebio.org
Natives in Tech ● ■ The mission of Natives in Tech is to cultivate a tech ecosystem of Native technologists crafting free and open-source technology for Native communities. nativesintech.org
NAVA PBC ● ■ A public benefit corporation, NAVA fields a team of designers of civic technology, working across engineering, research, design, and operations to help governments meet the needs of communities. navapbc.com
Navajo Technical University: It Begins from Within ● The largest tribal college in the country, Navajo Tech offers technical, vocational, and academic degrees in a hands-on learning environment based on Diné principles. navajotech.edu
Navajo Transitional Energy ● Wholly owned by the Navajo Nation, NTEC has been authorized to operate the BHP Navajo Mine and develop opportunities in renewable and sustainable energy resources. navenergy.com/careers/
Naval Nuclear Laboratory ● ■ Naval Nuclear Laboratory develops advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology for the safety and reliability of the Navy’s submarine and aircraft fleet and provides sophisticated training for the personnel who operate the reactors. navalnuclearlab.energy.gov
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division ■ NSWC Dahlgren Division develops warfare systems for the military and the future fleet to protect our nation and defeat our adversaries. The NSWC vision is to design, develop, and integrate technologically superior, 21st-century warfare systems. navsea.navy.mil
New Mexico Tech ● ■ The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is one of the nation’s leading STEM schools. With more than a dozen academic departments offering specialized studies, New Mexico Tech consistently scores high marks in national rankings for academic quality and value. nmt.edu
NextEra Energy ● ■ North America’s top producer of wind and solar power and storage energy solutions, NextEra Energy operates emissions-free nuclear power generation facilities. NextEra is one of the most diverse employers in the energy sector, ranking No. 1 worldwide for innovation, social responsibility, and prudent use of corporate assets. nexteraenergy.com
NIH/NINDS ● The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health focuses on research about the brain and nervous system with a goal of both spreading that knowledge and using it to reduce the burden of these disorders on individuals. ninds.nih.gov
NIKE ■ An American multinational corporation, NIKE is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. nike.com
Nordstrom ● ■ A full-line luxury retailer with over 100 stores in the U.S. and Canada, Nordstrom is committed to DEI and is a Hall of Fame member of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. nordstrom.com
Northeastern University Khoury College of Computer Sciences ● ■ Offering customizable programs, unique co-op experiences, and advanced research opportunities, Khoury College equips a collaborative community of creative people to thrive in a range of different industries. khoury.northeastern.edu
Northern Arizona University ● ■ This student-centered university in Flagstaff, voted the No. 3 best college town in the country, offers world-class academic programs and interdisciplinary research opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students in the university’s centers and institutes, which offer concentrations in a range of specialties. nau.edu
Northrop Grumman ■ A pioneering company, Northrop Grumman designs, develops, builds, and supports some of the world’s most advanced products, from cutting-edge aircraft and next-generation spacecraft to unrivaled cybersecurity systems and all-seeing radars. Whether it’s making a 200-ton airplane invisible, predicting cyberattacks, or solving the mysteries of the universe, wherever the boundaries of possible are being pushed, Northrop Grumman is there. northropgrumman.com
Northwestern University: The Graduate School ● ■ Northwestern was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the No. 12 national university, with world-renowned research labs and 12 schools and colleges. The graduate school offers advanced degrees in over 70 disciplines. tgs.northwestern.edu
Northwestern University Master of Science in Law IOP ■ Northwestern’s unique MSL curriculum centers on the intersection of law, business, and technology, with specific focus areas in business law and entrepreneurship, intellectual property and patent design, and regulatory analysis and strategy. law.northwestern.edu
NSF Division of Industrial Innovations and Partnerships ■ The National Science Foundation Industrial Innovation and Partnerships invests in high-tech small businesses and collaborations between academia and industry to transform discoveries into innovative commercial technologies with societal benefits. nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=IIP
NSF EPSCoR CPU2AL ● The National Science Foundation EPSCoR CPU2AL project at the University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks to understand, predict, and control plasma processes to develop new technologies for aerospace, manufacturing, medicine, agriculture, and food safety. uah.edu/cpu2al
NTU NMT Water Purification Project (N4WPP) ● ■ The Navajo Technical University—New Mexico Tech Navajo Nation Water Purification Project (N4WPP) is a joint endeavor to install water filtration equipment testing facilities on the Navajo Nation. These sites will be used to train students to test water quality and maintain filtration units to provide sustainable long-term water resources. nmt.edu
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College ● ■ NHS College incorporates cultural principles to prepare today’s students to shape the future, granting associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and certificates in multiple specialties. nhsc.edu
NV5 ● ■ NV5 is a provider of compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions for public- and private-sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems. nv5.com
NYU Tandon School of Engineering ● ■ The world’s second-oldest private engineering school, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering focuses on research opportunities in bioengineering, IT, media, and urban systems. engineering.nyu.edu
The Ohio State University College of Engineering ■ With programs ranking among the top in the nation, engineering at OSU attracts expert faculty and a diverse, talented student body. engineering.osu.edu
Oracle ● ■ Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products — particularly its own brands of database management systems. oracle.com
Oregon State University College of Pharmacy ● ■ For more than a century, the College of Pharmacy has provided excellent professional education for students and continuing education for practicing pharmacists while fostering outstanding and innovative research and to contributing to public health. pharmacy.oregonstate.edu
Oregon State University Ecampus ■ Offering more than 85 programs and 110 subjects at the undergraduate and graduate level, the online and hybrid classes at Oregon State have kept this ecampus in U.S. News and World Report’s top 10 for nearly a decade. ecampus.oregonstate.edu
Otis Elevator Company ■ The world leader for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service, Otis Elevator continues to transform how people live, work, move, and build. otis.com
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory ■ In its work to improve national security and energy resilience, PNNL employs scientists in a wide range of disciplines and draws upon resources that include two Department of Energy user facilities it hosts, the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory and the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement user facility. pnnl.gov
Pala Band of Mission Indians Located in northern San Diego County, the more than 12,000-acre reservation of the Pala Band of Mission Indians is home to a majority of the enrolled members. The reservation was established for Cupeño and Luiseño Indians, who consider themselves to be one proud people. palatribe.com
The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP) Research Education Core and University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine ● ■ The NACP is a collaboration between Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona Cancer Center. The University of Arizona is home to a host of research resources called core facilities or cores—highly specialized facilities available for use by faculty, students, and scientists in government and industry. The mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine is to lead the profession as a student-centered program focused on developing veterinarians ready to serve their communities. cancercenter.arizona.edu | research.arizona.edu | vetmed.arizona.edu