Improve research infrastructure in Nevada.

	Attract and retain highly qualified postdocs and grad students.
	Enable the development of a core group of researchers in imaging sciences-related research (e.g., Center for Imaging Sciences).

Gain support from sources outside the NASA EPSCoR program.

Submit proposals (e.g., NSF ITR program, ONR)

Improve Higher Education and Economic Development.

	Strengthen the graduate programs at UNR and UNLV
	Transfer the technology to be developed to the private sector in Nevada (e.g., IGT, Nevada Test Site)

Coordinate with the Nevada Space grant consortium.

	Involve undergraduates in NASA related research.
	Organize a computer vision workshop.
	Present seminars to students and faculty at UNR and UNLV to build awareness and interest in NASA related research.
	Invite researchers from NASA to present current research activities.
	Help local school districts to develop new ways to interest students in science and technology.
	Pursue outreach activities (e.g., Nevada Science and Technology Day)