Physics & Aerospace Catalyst Experiences for Students (PACER) A NSF funded student research experience program for Minority Serving Institutions. Bring faculty / student teams to LSU for a 9-week intensive summer workshop. Just before burst 105,000 ft Establish a core of expertise at multiple HBCU institutions around which a local sustainable student research experience program can Attract students from the ranks of minorities and women to science and engineering programs Mentor institutions for up to three years as they develop their own student balloon research program. Teach skills in electronics, programming, mechanical systems, project management, which the team then uses to develop their own high altitude balloon payload.