NASA Space Grant Programs Overview

  • Introduction to Programs

    • Speaker: Eric Wilcox, Statewide Director for NASA Space Grant and EpScore in Nevada.
    • Purpose: Present a summary of NASA programs relevant to students including scholarships, fellowships, internships, and faculty awards.
    • Background: Formerly worked at NASA Power Space Flight Center, using this experience to direct programs in Nevada.

  • Program Staff

    • Karina: Research Administrator
    • Function: Manages the flow of funds for the programs.
    • Darlene Aranda: Program Coordinator
    • Role: Primary point of contact for students regarding internships and programs.

  • NASA Space Grant Programs

    • Core functions include funding for:
    • Scholarships
    • Fellowships
    • Internships
    • Aim: Support students in Nevada with financial assistance for educational pursuits related to NASA.

  • Graduate Fellowship

    • Amount: $20,000 (awarded in two installments of $10,000 each for fall and spring semesters).
    • Eligibility:
    • Must be a full-time graduate student at a Nevada higher education institution.
    • Must be a U.S. citizen (this requirement is dictated by federal law).
    • Goal: To acknowledge and reward scholarship achievement in relation to NASA missions and science goals.

  • General Information about Space Grant

    • Established in law to benefit students across the U.S.
    • Active in all 50 states and two territories, indicating national importance and funding availability.
    • Operate under federal statutes and mandates to provide educational support for science and NASA-related fields.

  • Future Discussion

    • Emphasis on Q&A session for further student interaction and clarification of doubts regarding the programs.