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Iowa Space Grant Consortium

A part of NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program since 1990, the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) continually strives to improve and inspire Iowa’s future in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The ISGC supports NASA-relevant STEM research, education, and outreach activities for all Iowans with NASA internships, fellowships, and scholarships, competitions for grants within higher education members (with NASA Mission Directorate alignment), as well as informal education grants with outreach affiliates.

The ISGC is dedicated to continually improving and inspiring Iowans’ future in STEM, bringing NASA opportunities to Iowa through a variety of programmatic opportunities and collaborations.

Key Program Elements

Scholarships

ISGC offers Undergraduate Research Scholarships for students pursuing a STEM degree who are actively involved with faculty mentored NASA related research. First Year Student Scholarships are also offered for incoming freshman pursuing a STEM degree.

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Fellowships

Graduate research support for graduates pursuing a STEM degree while conducting faculty mentored NASA related research.

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Student Internships at NASA Centers

Sponsorship of students selected by NASA research mentors for placement with a NASA Center.

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Student Internship at Industrial Affiliate

Support of student selected by Collins Aerospace.

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Iowa K-12 Educators

In-state professional development for pre-service and in-service training for formal and informal educators to connect with NASA Centers and provide educational materials through a variety of workshops and trainings.

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Affiliates

The ISGC is currently composed of 22 affiliates across government, academia, science centers/ museums, and industry with Iowa State University serving as the lead institution, under the direction of Dr. Sara D. Nelson.

Grant Opportunities for Iowa Faculty, Educators & Students

Faculty Research Base Programs

Faculty research Base Programs (BP) at core institutions: Drake, Iowa, Iowa State University, and Northern Iowa

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Curriculum Development

Competitive programs for Curriculum Development to support new or revised courses at all academic affiliates.

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Academic Projects

Academic projects at DMACC, Loras, & Morningside University.

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Faculty Seed Funding

Faculty Seed Funding to stimulate self-sustaining NASA related research at core and academic affiliates.

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Undergraduate Student STEM Education Internships

Undergraduate student STEM education internships with informal science & museum affiliates to promote affiliate program activities while showcasing NASA content and programming.

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Team Members

Sara Nelson

Director

Matthew Nelson

Assistant Director

Rachel Shannon

Assistant Director for Education & Outreach

Hailey Waller

Program Specialist II

Alesha Roll

Program Specialist I

How to become affiliated

If interested in becoming an industrial or academic affiliate, please contact the ISGC office for application assistance. We look forward to learning more about your organization!