Testimonials

"ISGC provided me a foot in the door at NASA. I have since gone on to attain a Pathway Intern Position at the NASA Glenn Research Center. I also have made lifelong friends and contacts in California during my ISGC internship. "

Layton Howerton, Iowa State University

"ISGC gave me the opportunity to return to Langley for my third internship at NASA and the opportunity to mentor other students seeking NASA internships. The experience I gained as a results of ISGC's support helped me being my career in a field that aligns with my interests.

Paul Larsen, Iowa State University

"Iowa Space Grant was very beneficial to me because it really kick started my career as an engineer. I gave me my first opportunity to experience real research, and I learned a massive amount about wind tunnels and aerodynamics."

Sam Hainline, Iowa State University

"ISGC helped to fund my graduate research focusing on efficient simulations of tire-soil interactions, which could be used to better plan and predict rover mobility."

Christopher Sullivan, University of Iowa

"The ISGC undergraduate research grant allowed me to participate in summer research, enabling me to acquire the skills to become a professional radio astronomer. I received valuable field-specific knowledge in my ISGC funded research position. Participation in the ISGC symposium was a great chance to home my presenting skills."

Walter "Will" Golay, University of Iowa

"ISGC helped me get through my master's program in terms of finances, so I'm super grateful for that! ISGC also helped me to better myself as a scientist and presenter, which has been beneficial for me in my academic and professional life."

Sarah Henderson, Lafayette College

"The internship that I had with ISGC helped me get a full-time job as a contractor when I graduated. Less than a year later, I became a NASA employee working similar tasks. "

Jacob Goldenberg, Iowa State University

"If I had never gotten my first internship with the Ames Research Center, I would not of been exposed to what I truly wanted to work on. I didn't know a ton about space, of NASA, let alone what JPL did. The Ames Research Center got me started with working with JPL, which led to my cop=op with them later on, and now my first job. I was really cool to get to experience it all in-person, and it was very beneficial towards me. "

Sara Maye, Iowa State University

"ISGC gave me the resources needed to pursue my research projects, and to really develop myself as an independent researcher. The ISGC awards have given me the flexibility to explore fun research topics the way that I want and in a manner that interests me. Having funding to do research is one thing, but ensuring you have funding the do research that you truly enjoy is key to having a positive experience."

Zachary Luppen, University of Iowa

"I interned at NASA's Marshal Space Flight Center as part of the NASA Academy and worked int the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems Development Branch where I worked on research and development of oxygen recovery systems for missions outside of low-Earth orbit."

Emmy Moore, University of Iowa

"ISGC provided financial assistance throughout my career as a PhD student. The program also provided me with professional connections in both my area of physics as well as other STEM fields."

Dr. Sadie Elliot, Augsburg University

"My involvement in ISGC has provided me with so many opportunities and a support system that has helped me get to where I am today as a scientist. It was through ISGC that I attended my first research conference and had the opportunity to present my research. The connections that I have mad through ISGC helped me to achieve a lifelong dream of mine - to become a NASA intern."

Paige Leeseberg, Iowa State University