NASA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM-PROGRAMS-CONTESTS

December 7, 2009 10:59 pm Ed Conti K-12, Science, Technology

1. NASA/NSTA Web Seminar: “A Century of Cosmic Surprises”

The next NASA/NSTA Web Seminar will be “A Century of Cosmic Surprises” on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. EST. Dr. James Lochner (USRA and NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) will provide a historical overview of cosmic significance. This workshop will trace some of the questions scientists have asked about the universe and describe the tools they used to answer those questions. It will show how in many cases these led to surprising, unforeseen answers, which have shaped our current understanding of the nature of the universe.

This Web Seminar is free and open to all teachers, but registration is required. To register, go to http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/fall09/NASA/webseminar2.aspx

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2. 2009-2010 NASA Education Resource Showcase Series

NASA’s Digital Learning Network presents a series of videoconferences to assist educators in staying current on NASA education resources and related products. During each event, product producers, authors and experts will demonstrate their materials designed to increase awareness and understanding of NASA science content. Instructional objectives, accessing the materials and primary contacts for the materials will also be discussed. During the videoconferences, participants will be able to submit questions to the presenter that will be addressed during the presentation.

In the coming months, the following topics will be covered:

– Exploring Space Through Math: Dec. 16, 2009, 4-5 p.m. EST

– STS-131 Robotics: Jan. 27, 2010, 4-5 p.m. EST

– NASA Fit Explorers Feb. 24, 2010, 4-5 p.m. EST

– NASA eProfessional Development Network — Robotics Course: March 31, 2010, 4-5 p.m. EDT

– MoonWorld: April 28, 2010, 4-5 p.m. EDT

– On the Moon: May 26, 2010, 4-5 p.m. EDT

For more information about these videoconferences and to sign up online, visit http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/

Questions about these events should be directed to Caryn Long at caryn.long@nasa.gov

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3. Faculty Institutes for NASA Earth and Space Science Education (FINESSE) Accepting Applications for Free Workshops - January and March 2010

The 2010 Faculty Institutes for NASA Earth and Space Science Education (FINESSE) is now accepting participant applications. This free two-day workshop is to assist university and community college faculty and graduate students in preparing future teachers in science. The two upcoming workshops are:

–ASTE (Association for Science Teacher Education) Conference, Sacramento, Calif., January 12-13, 2010

–NACCTEP (National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs), Baltimore, Md., March 25-26, 2010

NASA Earth and space scientists and educators share authentic inquiry activities, data, and resources related to key topics from the national science standards. The 2010 institutes will include a focus on NASA Earth science data and the theme of climate change. The first 20 participants receive a $300 stipend, and all participants receive lunch and develop implementation plans.

To apply or for more information, please go to http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/facultyInstitutes/

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4. “Educate to Innovate” Campaign for Excellence in STEM Education

The “Educate to Innovate” campaign is a nationwide effort to help reach the administration’s goal of moving American students from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math achievement. There will be a series of partnerships involving leading companies, foundations, non-profits, and science and engineering societies dedicated to finding new and creative methods of generating and maintaining student interest and enthusiasm in science and math.

Read the full press release at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-launches-educate-innovate-campaign-excellence-science-technology-en

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5. Online Climate Courses for Middle and High School Educators – Early Registration Deadline Jan 1, 2010

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) offers a series of six and seven week courses for middle and high school teachers that combine geoscience content, information about current climate research, easy to implement hands-on activities, and group discussion. The courses run concurrently from Jan. 22 through March 14, 2010. There is a $225 fee per course (save $25 if you register by Jan. 1st.) Courses include: CD 501 Introduction to Earth’s Climate, CD 502: Earth System Science: A Climate Change Perspective, and CD 503: Understanding Climate Change Today.

For more specific course information, a course schedule and registration information, visit: http://ecourses.ncar.ucar.edu or contact Kirsten Meymaris at kirstenm@ucar.edu.

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6. 2010 Thacher Environmental Research Contest (9-12) – April 5, 2010

The Thacher Environmental Research Contest is an activity of the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies that awards cash prizes to secondary school students (grades 9-12) whose projects demonstrate the best use of satellites and other geospatial technologies or data to study Earth. Three cash awards will be given: 1st place — $2,000; 2nd place — $1,000; and 3rd place — $500. Entries may be submitted by individuals or teams. In the case of team entries, the cash award will be split equally among the winning team members. In addition to prizes for the winning students, the teacher/coach of the winning students or teams will receive a $200 amazon.com gift card. Entries must be postmarked April 5, 2010.

For more information, please visit http://www.strategies.org/ThacherContest

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7. GLOBE Partners with Live Earth

The GLOBE program will collaborate with Live Earth in support of the Dow Live Earth Run for Water, a worldwide series of events to occur on April 18, 2010 dedicated to finding solutions for the global water crisis. GLOBE is contributing to the educational component of these events. Live Earth Run for Water will feature 6 km runs (the average distance that women and children in Africa, Asia, and Latin America must walk every day to obtain drinking water), concerts, and education villages to raise awareness and support to help solve the water crisis.

For more information, see: http://liveearth.org/en/ or http://www.globe.gov/

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8. Hands-On Universe / NASA WISE Teacher Workshops (9-12)

Join a team of teachers who are incorporating the NASA WISE mission (Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) asteroid studies into their physics, astronomy, and/or Earth science courses. A 1-day workshop will introduce new curriculum materials, which participating teachers will field test. The 1-day workshop will be followed by periodic teleconferences to assist teachers in implementing materials introduced in the workshops. Participants get a stipend of $50 for the 1-day workshop and another $50 for implementation and classroom field test feedback.

For a list of workshop topics, schedules and locations, visit http://wise.ssl.berkeley.edu/education_workshop.html

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9. Public Library Tour: Visions of the Universe

Through March 2010, 40 public libraries are hosting “Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery,” a traveling exhibition to mark the 2009 International Year of Astronomy.

For more information: http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/visions/ or http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ppo/programming/visions/visionsuniverse.cfm

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10. NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowships (NESSF) Program - Proposals Due February 1, 2010

This call for graduate fellowship proposals, entitled NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) Program – 2010/2011 Academic Year, solicits applications from accredited U.S. Universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Masters or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines, at respective institutions. The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA’s scientific goals outlined above. Awards resulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to the respective universities with the advisor serving as the principal investigator. The financial support for the NESSF Program comes from SMD’s four science divisions: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.

For more information and to read the full solicitation, go to

http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={4B6B94FA-6508-FB89-FDFC-E31089D85D3F}&path=open

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11. 2010-2011 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship – Deadline Jan 13, 2010

This program is open to current public or private elementary and secondary mathematics, technology, and science classroom teachers with demonstrated excellence in teaching. Selected teachers spend a school year in a congressional office, the Department of Energy, or a federal agency such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Foundation or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Applicants for this program must be U.S. citizens and be currently employed full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school or school district. Applicants must have been teaching full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last seven years. Three recommendations are required. One must be from a school district official. During the fellowship, each Einstein Fellow receives a monthly stipend plus a monthly cost of living allowance. In addition, there is a moving/relocation allowance as well as a professional travel allowance.

For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.trianglecoalition.org/fellows/einapp.htm

Inquiries about the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program should be directed to the Program Manager Kathryn Culbertson at culbertsonk@triangle-coalition.org

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12. NASA Digital Learning Network Cooperative Agreement notice (CAN) - Proposals Due January 19, 2010

Participation in the CAN is open to educational institutions only. The procurement is valued at $9M over 5 years. The overall goal of the proposed cooperative agreement is to optimize the effective use of online and educational technologies for the benefit of other NASA education efforts and audiences associated with the three Office of Education divisions — K12 STEM Program, Higher Education, and Informal Education. The recipient will work with NASA to continue the operation, maintenance, and evolution of the NASA Digital Learning Network™.

NASA’s Digital Learning Network™ has been in operation since 2003 and consists of staff and facilities at all 10 NASA field centers. The DLN infrastructure reaches students and teachers through videoconferencing and webcasting technologies. DLN Coordinators/Instructors and subject matter experts at all sites present interactive lessons that incorporate NASA missions and research into the teaching and learning of standards-based STEM content. There are over 50 modules available free of charge to teachers who register for and schedule events through the DLN website (http://dln.nasa.gov ). The DLN also maintains a webcast schedule of live events through its DLiNfo Channel.

The DLN CAN is available at:

http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={458BD2F9-43C1-279E-AA4C-B536D5B63DF5}&path=open

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13. Earth Observatory Feature: NASA’s Newest Map of the World

Due to the increasingly urgent need among Earth and climate scientists for a detailed global image of the land surface in which the latitude, longitude, and elevation of every pixel had been mapped, NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey collaborated to create the first global portrait of the Earth from NASA’s Landsat missions. The new map covers the entire surface of the Earth, and is detailed enough to show features as small as 30 meters.

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/GlobalLandSurvey/?src=ese_ed

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14. Space Math Website – New problems Available

New math problems (276 – 285) are now online in order to capture some of the excitement of the recent Ares 1-X launch, and discoveries by the Chandra X-ray Observatory, the Spitzer Space Telescope and Deep Impact. The Ares 1X problems take students through the simple ballistic problem that describes the path of the payload after apogee, along with some problems about kinetic and potential energy, and exactly how a solid rocket booster ‘burns’ to create its thrust .The last one will certainly dispel a few misconceptions!

Check out the problems at http://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov/

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15. Butterflies in Space Project (K-8)

Painted Lady butterflies will spend several months in space as part of an exciting experiment to observe their life cycles and behaviors in microgravity. The butterflies will live in a special habitat, which provides a safe environment, food and water. Photos and video will be transmitted back to Earth and made available on the BioEd Online and K8 Science Web sites. Students can view the data and join in the investigation in real time.

Teachers are also encouraged to engage their students in concurrent activities with their own butterflies. Everything needed to get started is available on BioEd Online or K8 Science. A free teacher’s guide is also available for downloading.

For additional information, visit http://www.bioedonline.org/space/STS_Mission_129.cfm and http://www.k8science.org/space/STS_Mission_129.cfm

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16. New NASA Podcast Available on the Crab Nebula

The Crab Nebula is the only supernova remnant – the leftovers from the spectacular end of a massive star – in the famous Messier Catalog of celestial objects viewable in backyard telescopes. In the mid-20th century, astronomers established that it was related to an extraordinarily bright “guest star” recorded in 1054 AD by the Chinese and by Native Americans in the southwest.”

Visit the NASA Portal – What’s Up podcast page to listen or subscribe to a RSS feed: http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcasting/whatsup_index.html

This archive on the Solar System Exploration News page has podcasts from each month in multiple formats, and written transcripts: http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/whatsup-view.cfm?WUID=244

A YouTube version is also available on the JPL channel: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=JPLnews#g/u

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17. Become a Martian!

NASA and Microsoft Corp. of Redmond, Wash., created a Web site where Internet users can have fun while advancing their knowledge of Mars. Drawing on observations from NASA’s Mars missions, the “Be a Martian” Web site will enable the public to participate as citizen scientists to improve Martian maps, take part in research tasks, and assist Mars science teams studying data about the Red Planet. The Mars Exploration Program is managed by JPL for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington.

To enroll as a virtual Martian citizen and start exploring, visit http://beamartian.jpl.nasa.gov

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18. AIRS Produces CO2 Snapshot

A new image from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder instrument (AIRS) shows the transport of carbon dioxide across the globe. Dark blue corresponds to a concentration of 382 parts per million and dark red corresponds to a concentration of almost 390 parts per million.

See the image here: http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/403382main_portalBigPollution.jpg and read more about what it means here: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/view.php?id=41319

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19. NASA’s GOES Project Offers Real Time Hurricane Movies

Thanks to NASA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) Project, individuals can now access real-time data from the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. NASA’s GOES Project is offering real-time HDTV movies of the east- and west-coast “hurricane alley” regions. There are two types of movies for both the Eastern Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. There are “Coastal” and “Global” movies. The two coastal movies (one for each ocean) show four satellite image frames per hour over the previous two days. The two global movies show two frames per hour over the most recent three days. All four movies are automatically updated every hour.

All of the animations can be found at the NASA GOES Project http://goes.gsfc.nasa.gov/

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20. Solar Tsunamis – Monster Waves on the Sun

Data from NASA’s STEREO spacecraft have confirmed the stunning reality of waves on the sun known as “solar tsunamis.”

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21. NASA’s WISE Will Survey the Entire Sky

NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) will survey the entire sky in infrared light. The mission will map the entire sky at four infrared wavelengths with sensitivity hundreds to hundreds of thousands of times greater than its predecessors, cataloging hundreds of millions of objects. More information about the Wise mission is available online at http://www.nasa.gov/wise

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22. LCROSS Confirms Water on the Moon

Data from NASA’s LCROSS mission indicates that water exists in a permanently shadowed lunar crater. Read more at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/13nov_lcrossresults.htm?list1110881

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23. New Mars Rover Named Curiosity

NASA’s next Mars rover, a super-capable robot named “Curiosity,” will push Mars exploration to a new level. Read more at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/30oct_curiosity.htm?list1110881

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24. Design an Experiment for the Space Station! – Deadline February 19, 2010

“Kids in Micro-g!” is a student experiment design challenge geared toward grades 5-8. Its purpose is to give students a hands-on opportunity to design an experiment or simple demonstration that could be performed both in the classroom and aboard the International Space Station.

The winning experiments will have observably different results when the experiments are performed in the “1-gravity” or “1-g” environment of the classroom, compared to when the experiments are performed by astronauts in the “Micro-g” (one-millionth of 1-g) environment of the space station. The apparatus for the demonstration must be constructed using materials from a materials tool kit provided to the astronauts on board the space station. The tool kit consists of materials commonly found in the classroom and used for science demonstrations.

The experiment demonstration must take no more than 30 minutes to set up, run and take down. Experiment challenge winners and runners-up will be selected regionally and nationally by the Education offices of the ten NASA centers. The ten regional winners, one national winner and one national runner-up winner will have their experiments conducted by the astronauts on board the space station in the April-May 2010 timeframe. The experiments will be recorded in HD video and the winners supplied with copies of their video before the end of their school year.

Experiment proposals may be submitted by educators on behalf of their student groups. Proposals may be submitted via e-mail or postal mail during the period from Jan. 4, 2010, through Feb. 19, 2010.

The winning experiment proposals will be announced on April 2, 2010.

For more information about the challenge, including a scoring rubric, proposal requirements and a list of materials available to the astronauts, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/science/nlab/experimentchallenge.html

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25. NASA Seeks Student Payloads for HASP Program – Deadline Dec 18, 2009

NASA is accepting applications from students at U.S. colleges and universities who want to send experiments to the edge of space on a high-flying scientific balloon.

The annual NASA project provides near space access for 12 undergraduate and graduate student experiments to be carried by a NASA high-altitude research balloon. The flights typically last 15 to 20 hours and reach an altitude of 23 miles. Experiments may include compact satellites or prototypes.

The experiments are flown aboard the High Altitude Student Platform, or HASP, a balloon-born instrument stack launched from the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility’s remote site in Fort Sumner, N.M. The goals of the project are to provide a space test platform to encourage student research and stimulate the development of student satellite payloads and other space-engineering products.

HASP seeks to enhance the technical skills and research abilities of students in critical science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. The project is a joint effort between NASA and the Louisiana Space Grant Consortium.

The deadline for applications is Dec. 18, 2009. NASA is targeting fall 2010 for the next flight opportunity. NASA expects to make selections in January 2010.

Application materials and technical details are available in the Call for Proposals document at http://laspace.lsu.edu/hasp

Information about NASA’s scientific balloon program is available at http://sites.wff.nasa.gov/code820

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26. NASA’s Electronic Professional Development Network (ePDN)

Are you a K-12 teacher of STEM disciplines? Are you looking for a way to enhance your instructional skills, meet your professional development goals, or find new and exciting resources to use in your learning environments? Then NASA’s Electronic Professional Development Network (ePDN) is for you!

NASA’s Learning Environments and Research Network (LE&RN) and the Georgia Institute of Technology have teamed up to create the ePDN, a new initiative dedicated to preparing teachers to engage their students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through the use of NASA-developed learning materials and resources.

The ePDN Offers:

• Free certificate programs (52 hours) in robotics, mathematics, Earth/space science, and technology integration.

• Flexibility to take individual courses within a certificate or the entire certificate program, both for CEU credit.

• Resources that teachers can use in the classroom or for personal development.

Applications are now open for the Robotics certificate, which begins in January, 2010. To apply, please visit http://www.nasaepdn.gatech.edu/certificates.php

For more information on the ePDN, visit http://www.nasaepdn.gatech.edu/

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27. Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) – Deadline January 8, 2010

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) is a ten week summer research opportunity for undergraduate Juniors & Seniors, and Graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a participating Navy Laboratory (list of participating universities is available at http://www.asee.org/nreip ). The stipend amounts for the program are $7500 for undergraduate students and $10,000 for graduate students. U.S. citizenship required; Permanent residents accepted at certain labs.

The online application is currently open at http://www.asee.org/nreip and must be completed by January 8, 2010. All accompanying documents (official transcripts and reference letters) are due by January 11, 2010.

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28. New NASA Website Focusing on Robotics

Innovation, creativity, problem solving — the world of robotics at NASA is all of these things. Bookmark this new one-stop shop on NASA.gov for news about robotics for educators and students. Check out the things to do on the site to see if robotics might be in your future.

Things you can do on this site:

–Answer the question: What Is Robotics?

–Practice your programming skills with the interactive robotic activity.

–Watch and download video and multimedia features about robotics.

–Follow a timeline tracing the history of robotics.

–Check out lesson plans for your classroom.

–Stay up-to-date with information about NASA-supported robotics competitions.

–Visit the Robotics Image Gallery.

–Explore other worlds with NASA through robotic spacecraft discoveries.

–Read about scientists and engineers who design and test robots.

–Browse NASA Web sites for information about robotics.

Visit the new NASA Robotics website at: http://www.nasa.gov/education/robotics

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29. Nominations Being Accepted for the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award – Deadline Jan 16, 2010

Do you know K-12 teachers or district-level administrators who are making a difference in education through the use of technology? Recognize their achievements by nominating them for the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, in partnership with NASA and the Space Foundation, will recognize the accomplishments of one outstanding individual and his or her contributions to lifelong learning through the application of technology in the classroom or professional development of teachers.

Technology personnel and K-12 classroom teachers who have demonstrated exemplary use of technology to enhance learning are eligible for this award. School principals, superintendents or associate superintendents may nominate eligible candidates. The award will be presented in April 2010 at the 26th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. The deadline for applications is Jan. 16, 2010.

Applications and more information are available online at http://www.amfcse.org/Alan%20Shepard%20Award/alan_shepard_award.htm

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30. 2009-2010 NASA Education Resource Showcase Series

NASA’s Digital Learning Network presents a series of videoconferences to assist educators in staying current on NASA education resources and related products. During each event, product producers, authors and experts will demonstrate their materials designed to optimize awareness and understanding of science concepts. Instructional objectives, accessing the materials and primary contacts for the materials will also be discussed. During the videoconferences, participants will be able to submit questions to the presenter that will be addressed during the presentation.

In the coming months, the following topics will be covered:

— Using NASA eClips™ to Engage Millennial Learners: Nov. 18, 2009, 4-5 p.m. EST

— Exploring Space Through Math: Dec. 16, 2009, 4-5 p.m. EST

— STS-131 Robotics: Jan. 27, 2010, 4-5 p.m. EST

— NASA Fit Explorers Feb. 24, 2010, 4-5 p.m. EST

— NASA eProfessional Development Network — Robotics Course: March 31, 2010, 4-5 p.m. EDT

— MoonWorld: April 28, 2010, 4-5 p.m. EDT

— On the Moon: May 26, 2010, 4-5 p.m. EDT

For more information about these videoconferences and to sign up online, visit http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/

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31. NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) Summer Internships (Oregon Students) – Deadline Feb 1, 2010

The 10-week program will take place in June – August 2010. Engineering and science undergraduate students (rising juniors and seniors) and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Underrepresented minority participation is encouraged.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens

• Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior at an Oregon Space Grant affiliated institution (see website for a list of institutions)

• Have a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA

• JPL engineers and scientists will review the resumes and make final selections.

Student intern housing is available on the Caltech campus in Pasadena California. Bus transportation from Caltech to JPL will be provided. In addition to technical tasks, students will take part in seminars, social events, and other enrichment opportunities offered by JPL and Caltech.

The Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium will sponsor students from affiliate institutions to attend this program. Undergraduate students will receive a $6K stipend plus $500 travel allowance. Graduate students will receive an $8K stipend plus a $500 travel allowance. JPL will supply full-time mentors for the activities and administrative costs for the program. Applicants must submit a resume and current official transcripts. Students are encouraged to include a career objective (preferably aerospace related) at the top of their resume. Cover letters and letters of recommendation are optional but STRONGLY encouraged. Recommendations may be submitted via email (spacegrant@oregonstate.edu), fax (541-737-9946) or regular mail (see address below). Interested students should send cover letter, resume, and transcripts directly to the Oregon Space Grant office by email at spacegrant@oregonstate.edu or by mail at the following address:

Oregon Space Grant Consortium

JPL Internship Program

92 Kerr Administration Building

Corvallis, OR 97331-2103

DO NOT send resumes directly to JPL. Paperwork must be received in the Space Grant office no later than February 1, 2010. For questions regarding this program, contact us at (541) 737- 2414, or via email at spacegrant@oregonstate.edu

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32. Space Grant College Consortium Summer 2010 – Helicopter Training Workshop – Deadline Jan 15, 2010

The Connecticut Space Grant Consortium is pleased to accept applications from students at space grant affiliated institutions for the Summer 2010 Helicopter Training Workshop which will be held on the campus of Central Connecticut State University from August 1 – 6, 2010.

Any full-time undergraduate or graduate student of a Consortium college who meets the minimum eligibility requirements and who is at least 18 years of age may apply. Students will attend a 1 week workshop, August 1 – 6, 2010, in which they will learn how helicopters operate through a combination of classroom, lab and testing experiences. Students will also network with professionals within the helicopter aerospace industry. The Consortium expects to admit 20-30 students. (NASA restricts grants to U.S. Citizens only.)

Summer 2010 Helicopter Training Workshop

Award – Undergraduate/Graduate Students of NASA Space Grant affiliated institutions are eligible to apply. Students should apply to their state’s space grant consortium for a travel grant to cover the $250 registration fee and transportation to and from the workshop. Dorm housing at Central Connecticut State University and 3 meals/day are included in the registration fee.

Eligibility – Undergraduate/Graduate student applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a full-time student at one of the NASA Space Grant Consortium Member Institutions with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher who has completed at least 2 semesters of an engineering or related program (algebra and trigonometry for non-engineering students). Selected applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Award Opportunities – This opportunity provides participants with a classroom instruction and hands-on opportunity to learn more about why helicopters behave as they do during flight operations. Workshop participants will construct and flight test (wind tunnel and outdoor) radio controlled coaxial helicopters, and compete in an obstacle course using the coaxial helicopters and VTOL aircraft that they build. Two human powered helicopter test fixtures will also be used for experimentation, to maximize the lift over drag. Participants will also have an opportunity to network with aerospace leaders, present their wind tunnel test results to aerospace professionals, tour Sikorsky and KAMAN manufacturing and engineering facilities, and experience a 1-hour ride in a Robertson 4-place helicopter (up to 3,000 ft. and 140 mph) during this unique training experience. Transportation to and from all workshop-sponsored events, lodging and food are included in the workshop registration fee.

Proposal Format and Checklist: Complete the National Helicopter Training Workshop Student Application and fax (860/768-5073) or email (ctspgrant@hartford.edu) it, along with the following 4 items, to the CT Space Grant Consortium office by January 15, 2010.

1. Resume/CV

2. Transcript (Demonstrating completion of at least 2 semesters of an engineering or related program)

3. Proof of U.S. Citizenship – Will be required of all students selected to participate in the workshop.

4. Letter of Support from Applicant’s State Space Grant Consortium – Please attach a letter of support from your state’s Space Grant Consortium acknowledging that if you are selected for participating in this Workshop, that your state’s Consortium will award you a travel grant to pay 1) the Workshop Registration Fee of $250 to the CT Space Grant Consortium, and 2) cover your travel to and from Connecticut. The Workshop registration fee covers your dorm housing and meals for the Workshop (August 1-August 6, 2010).

Reporting – A short project report is due upon completion of the workshop from all participants. A reporting format will be provided to awardees.

About the Connecticut Space Grant Consortium: The Connecticut Space Grant College Consortium, a NASA supported Space Grant Consortium, consists of Bridgeport University, Central Connecticut State University, Connecticut Colleges of Technology, Eastern Connecticut State University, Fairfield University, Southern Connecticut State University, Trinity College, the Universities of Connecticut, Connecticut Health Center, Hartford, and New Haven, Wesleyan University and Yale University. The purpose of the Consortium is to encourage research and education in Space/Aerospace Science and Engineering.

For more information, please contact:

Teresa Turner

Program Coordinator

Connecticut Space Grant Consortium

University of Hartford (Lead Institution)

200 Bloomfield Avenue

West Hartford, CT 06117

ctspgrant@hartford.edu

http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/ctspgrant/

Link to application: http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/ctspgrant/CTSPGRANT/National%20Helicopter%20Training%20Workshop%20Application.docx

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33. Pennsylvania State University Astrobiology Summer Program (ASP) – Deadline Feb 19, 2010

The Pennsylvania State University Astrobiology Summer Program (ASP) will be held at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA on June 6th – August 14th, 2010.

Program details: There will be independent research under the guidance of one or more astrobiologists, a field trip to NASA and astrobiology-related sites around Washington, D.C., weekly seminars, laboratory tours, stargazing opportunities, discussion group, and a research symposium.

Expenses: Travel and living expenses will be covered and participants will receive, in addition, a stipend of $4000 for the summer.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents between their sophomore and senior years at a college or university other than Penn State (exceptional applicants between their freshman and sophomore years will be considered). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a research interest in astrobiology and be contemplating a career in science. College graduates are not eligible. Application deadline: February 19th, 2010.

Please visit the ASP website for details: http://evo.bio.psu.edu/asp/

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34. NASA History Division Internships – Deadline Feb 1, 2010

The NASA History Division sponsors internships for undergraduate and graduate students year-round. Our internships are substantive and are opportunities for students to learn and contribute significantly.

The NASA History Division is part of the Office of External Relations at NASA Headquarters. We are a small (seven-person) but very active team. We maintain archival materials to answer research questions from NASA personnel, journalists, scholars, students at all levels, and other interested parties from around the world. Outside parties often come to our office to do research on-site. We also edit and publish several books and monographs each year. In addition, we post and maintain a large number of World Wide Web sites on NASA history.

In terms of the qualifications of the prospective intern, we primarily want an enthusiastic person who is a quick learner. Detailed prior knowledge of the aeronautics and space fields is not necessary, but a keen interest and some basic familiarity with these topics is needed. Since we deal with the historical aspects of science and technology policy, strong research, writing, and editing skills are key. Thus, social science majors who are interested in natural science might be best, although we would be glad to talk to any interested student. In addition, we would like to have someone who is facile with computers, especially html formatting.

We prefer to hire students who are U.S. citizens. Students physically report to work in the NASA Headquarters building in Washington, D.C., which is easily accessible by public transportation.

We are flexible in terms of setting up specific projects for the prospective intern. Some typical projects include handling a wide variety of information requests, editing historical manuscripts, doing research and writing biographical sketches, updating as well as creating a variety of Web pages, photo identification and captioning, and archival arrangement, description, and preservation tasks.

The application deadline for summer 2010 is February 1, 2010. Please visit the NASA History website for details: http://history.nasa.gov/interncall.htm

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35. NASA Planetary Biology Internship (PBI) – Deadline Feb 15, 2010

The NASA Planetary Biology Internship Program (PBI) provides opportunities to explore scientific questions of global scale about planet Earth. Each year the PBI program sponsors nine or ten interns who undertake research at NASA Research Centers or NASA-sponsored laboratories and academic institutions. Students admitted to the Microbial Diversity course at the MBL may also be selected as interns.

The aim of the Planetary Biology Internship Program is to provide opportunites for graduate students to take part in planetary biology research at NASA centers and universities. The pursuit of such studies is expected to broaden the base of this new science by encouraging people in many different fields to take part. Students accepted in the PBI program will be expected to carry out research with a NASA-sponsored investigator for eight weeks usually during the summer months. Typical programs in which interns may become involved include: global ecology and remote sensing; microbial ecology and bio-mineralization; advanced life support; origin and early evolution of life.

Graduate students and senior undergraduates accepted to graduate school who are majoring in biology or other related sciences such as paleontology, atmospheric science, and geochemistry, with interests in planetary biology are eligible to apply for this program. Interns will receive a stipend of $3400 for the 8 weeks of their participation in the program, and reimbursement for transportation costs not to exceed $1100. The award is non-renewable.

Applications are due no later than February 15, 2010. Please visit the program website for details: http://www.mbl.edu/education/courses/other_programs/pbi.html

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36. NASA Langley Research Center Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Internship Program – Deadline Jan 31, 2010

The GIS Internship Program is open to community college, undergraduate, and graduate students majoring in the fields of geography, technology, and civil engineering with experience in geospatial technology or an interest in developing their skills in spatial data technology in support of NASA’s mission. A student majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), history, archaeology or any other major and demonstrating an interest in working in historical documentation and geospatial technology (GIS) will also be considered.

Exceptional and highly motivated high school students with at least a 3.3 GPA and a demonstrated interest in entering a field such as geography, urban planning, civil engineering, or related area will also be considered.

Primary duties for GIS Internship position include:

• Support development, maintenance and data input in GIS for the Center.

• Perform updates to building floor plans and space utilization, environmental data, and center infrastructure. Assist with modifications of center spatial data and web interface while adhering to agency standards and procedures.

• Use marked-up drawings, as-builts, sketches, field surveys or tabular data.

Additional preferences and desired skills include experience with GIS data development and conversion and basic knowledge of principles of data collection, including GPS, digital cartography, GPS, AutoCAD, relational databases, planning, surveying, engineering (utility distribution), and remote sensing/aerial photography.

Primary duties for Historical Preservation Internship position include:

• Assist with identifying and organizing historic documentation for historic sites and structures of architectural and technological significance.

• Research will include using primary and secondary sources such as reports, photographs, and videos.

• Previous work with databases and geographic information systems (GIS) preferred.

• Preferred majors include archaeology or history with a preference for training as historian or archivist

NASA GIS Internship Eligibility (at time of internship placement):

• U.S. Citizen and age 16 or older.

• Community college, undergraduate, and graduate students with a minimum of 12 credit hours completed and a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 required.

• Internship is also open to motivated high school students who are performing exceptionally in science and technology courses.

• Enrolled full-time or part-time with preferred major in Geography, Technology, Civil Engineering, History or Archaeology; other majors considered.

• Recent graduates must be officially accepted into an official academic program at the next level with plans to enroll the semester immediately following the internship.

• Internship placement is contingent upon verification of all eligibility criteria.

• This program is a student internship program and is not intended for recent graduates seeking entry-level or part-time employment.

Prior GIS experience or coursework is not required although a preference will be given to candidates who have experience and coursework in ESRI software (ArcGIS) or comparable GIS and are familiar with symbols, terminology, and accepted standards and procedures in GIS and mapping. All interns at NASA are required to undergo a background security screening. This screening will take place after selection and before placement in the internship program. Students from outside the Hampton area are responsible for their own lodging, if needed.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2010. Please visit the official website for details, including online application forms. http://vsgc.odu.edu/GISIntern/

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37. Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) – Deadline February 1, 2010

The Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program is managed for NASA by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) under the auspices of the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA). The LARSS Program provides paid internship opportunities year round for eligible students during spring, summer, or fall sessions. Participants gain exciting hands-on research experience while working side-by-side with NASA’s finest scientists and engineers who serve as mentors at NASA Langley Research Center.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship

• Full-time student status at an accredited U.S. college or university (Community College students are invited to apply; selection is contingent upon matriculation into an accredited 4-year institution.)

• Classification as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student (master’s or doctoral level) by the start of the program

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

The 2010 summer session is scheduled for 10 weeks: Monday, June 7 – Aug 13, 2010

The deadline to apply for the summer session is February 1, 2010. Please visit the official website for details: http://www.nianet.org/larss/index.html

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38. Harriet G. Jenkins Pre-doctoral Fellowship Program (JPFP) – Deadline Feb 1, 2010

The Harriett G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship Program (JPFP) increases the number of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities participating in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce, thereby helping to eliminate the shortage of skilled workers in STEM-related disciplines. Sponsored by NASA, the JPFP facilitates the development of a more inclusive, multi-cultural and sustainable workforce by providing access and opportunity to underrepresented students who want to earn advanced degrees. To date, 151 graduate students representing over 50 institutions have participated in the JPFP.

Annually, approximately 20 three-year fellowships are awarded to support graduate students in their pursuit of advanced degrees in the STEM disciplines. Annual stipends for students pursuing master’s degrees start at $18,000. Annual stipends for students pursuing doctoral degrees start at $24,000.With stipends, travel allowances and tuition offsets included, JPFP award packages currently start at $32,000 per year.

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate seniors applying to a graduate degree program, masters, and doctoral students

• Open to U.S. citizens, including residents of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories

• Note: Permanent residents and non-US citizens are ineligible for the JPFP

• Minimum 3.00 on a 4.00 grading scale (B average and above)

• Must be a member of an underrepresented group, which includes women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline

• Must either be within the first 3 years of a graduate program at an accredited, U.S. university OR be in the process of applying to an accredited STEM graduate program

• Cannot participate in any other federally-funded fellowship or scholarship program

The deadline for online applications is February 1, 2010. Please visit the website for full eligibility requirements and application details. http://www.uncfsp.org/spknowledge/default.aspx?page=program.view&areaid=1&contentid=177&typeid=jpfp

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39. Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab Internships – Deadline March 31, 2010

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab offers science and engineering internships each summer. The program provides practical work experience and an introduction to APL. Students spend the summer working with APL scientists and engineers, conducting research, developing leadership skills, and growing professionally.

Eligibility:

• Engineering and science majors (predominantly EE and CS). APL typically (but not exclusively) hires rising juniors and seniors.

• US citizenship and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (at the date of application)

• Interns my not work in the same department as a relative employee at APL

• For most positions, applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.

Applications must be received by March 31, 2010. Please visit the APL website for details: http://www.jhuapl.edu/employment/summer/

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40. LPI Lunar Exploration Summer Intern Program – Deadline Jan 22, 2010

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) will host a special summer intern program during the summer of 2010 to evaluate possible landing sites for robotic and human exploration missions. Four to six interns will work with LPI science staff and other collaborators to evaluate the best landing sites to address each of the NRC’s science priorities. This will be a unique team activity that should foster extensive discussions among students and senior science team members. This Lunar Exploration Summer Intern Program will operate parallel with LPI’s regular summer intern program.

This program is open to graduate students in geology, planetary science, and related programs. It is also open to undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit so that they, too, can participate in lunar exploration activities. The 10-week program runs from June 1, 2010 through August 9, 2010. Selected interns will receive $5,000.00 and a $1000.00 travel expense reimbursement.

Application Deadline: January 22, 2010. Read more about this opportunity at the LPI website: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar_intern/index.shtml

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41. LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science – Deadline Jan 22, 2010

The Lunar and Planetary Institute invites undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit to experience cutting-edge research in the lunar and planetary sciences. As a Summer Intern, you will work one-on-one with a scientist at the LPI or at the NASA Johnson Space Center on a research project of current interest in lunar and planetary science. Furthermore, you will participate in peer-reviewed research, learn from top-notch planetary scientists, and preview various careers in science.

The 10-week program runs from June 7, 2010–August 13, 2010. You will receive a $5,000.00 stipend plus $1000.00 U.S. travel stipend, or $1,500 foreign travel reimbursement for foreign interns.

Eligibility:

Undergraduates with a least 50 semester hours of credit (or equivalent sophomore status) who are interested in pursuing a career in the sciences are eligible to apply. Students with majors in a physical or natural science, engineering, computer science, or mathematics have an advantage, but any eligible student may apply. The program is open to international undergraduates as well as students from the United States.

Application Deadline: Jan 22, 2010. Please visit the LPI website for details. http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern/

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42. Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program (PGGURP) – Deadline Jan 29, 2010

The Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program (PGGURP) provides undergraduates majoring in geology and related sciences an opportunity to participate in research in planetary geosciences, working under the direction of a NASA-sponsored planetary geology and geophysics investigator during the summer.

Eligibility:

Undergrads majoring in Geology or related sciences who have not previously participated in this program.

Includes graduating class of 2009 who have not yet started graduate school. Preference given to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.

Application Deadline: January 29, 2010

Visit the official website for application details: http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~tgregg/pggurp.html

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43. Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab Internships – Deadline March 31, 2010

Eligibility:

• Engineering and science majors (predominantly EE and CS). APL typically (but not exclusively) hires rising juniors and seniors.

• US citizenship and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (at the date of application)

• Interns my not work in the same department as a relative employee at APL

Applications must be received by March 31, 2010. Please visit the APL website for details: http://www.jhuapl.edu/employment/summer/

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44. LPI Lunar Exploration Summer Intern Program – Deadline Jan 22, 2010

Application Deadline: January 22, 2010. Read more about this opportunity at the LPI website: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar_intern/index.shtml

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45. LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science – Deadline Jan 22, 2010

The 10-week program runs from June 7, 2010–August 13, 2010. You will receive a $5,000.00 stipend plus $1000.00 U.S. travel stipend, or $1,500 foreign travel reimbursement for foreign interns.

Eligibility:

Application Deadline: Jan 22, 2010. Please visit the LPI website for details. http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern/

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46. Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program (PGGURP) – Deadline Jan 29, 2010

Eligibility:

Undergrads majoring in Geology or related sciences who have not previously participated in this program.

Includes graduating class of 2009 who have not yet started graduate school.

Preference given to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.

Application Deadline: January 29, 2010. Visit the official website for application details: http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~tgregg/pggurp.html

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47. NASA ACCESS ENTRY POINT! Internships for Students with Disabilities – Application Deadline Jan 15, 2010

ACCESS (Achieving Competence in Computing, Engineering, and Space Science) is a summer internship program for students with disabilities sponsored by AAAS and NASA. ACCESS is managed by ENTRY POINT! The application deadline for NASA applications is January 15, 2010.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Full-time undergraduate or graduate student, with a disability, majoring in a science or engineering field. Some fields of business are also considered.

• B average or better

• U.S. citizen or right-to-work permit

The ACCESS ENTRY POINT! Internship Program offers students with disabilities a unique opportunity to explore career options with NASA centers across the US. To learn more about the program and apply online, please visit the ENTRY POINT! website at http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/

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48. Apply Now For All NASA Academies – Deadline Jan 18, 2010

Applications are now open for all NASA Academies for the summer of 2010. The NASA Academies are immersive summer programs for highly motivated and successful undergraduate and graduate students. These summer NASA internships are intensive. Their purpose is to bring together the likely future leaders in space activity and train them in research, leadership, team building and networking. The programs structure is set so that the work day is spent on an individual research project specifically working with a NASA Principle Investigator, the evenings are filled with work on the group project and weekends are devoted to traveling to different NASA centers, research institutes, and commercial space-related businesses so that the students learn at an early stage how NASA operates from the inside-out.

Students may apply to the NASA Academy at Ames, Goddard, Glenn, and Marshall with a single application form. Please visit the official website for details. The application deadline is January 18, 2010 5:00 PM (EST). https://academyapp.com/

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49. 2010 RASC-AL Competition – Deadline Feb 5, 2010

The 2010 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts Academic Linkage competition is a design project contest open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students majoring in engineering or science at an accredited college or university. The RASC-AL contest challenges participants to design projects based on real NASA projects. These design projects could then potentially be implemented by NASA. Student teams must submit abstracts by Feb. 5, 2010.

Please visit the official RASC-AL website for important guidelines and application instructions: http://www.nianet.org/rascal/index.html

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50. 2010 NASA Great Moonbuggy Race Competition – Deadline Feb 1, 2010

Registration is now open for the 17th Annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race. The race will take place April 9-10, 2010, in Huntsville, Ala., at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. High school and college students are required to design a vehicle that addresses a series of engineering problems similar to those faced by the original lunar-roving vehicle team. Each school may enter up to two teams. Entries must be received by Feb. 1, 2010.

Learn more about this exciting competition at http://moonbuggy.msfc.nasa.gov/index.htm

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51. National Space Biomedical Research Institute Summer Internship Program – Deadline Jan 31, 2010

NSBRI has a summer program that provides the opportunity for undergraduate, graduate, or medical students to join ongoing projects in laboratories at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, and the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Applicants must have completed their second year of undergraduate studies by the start of the internship. The program is open to U.S. citizens. Interns receive an hourly wage, but the program does not cover housing or travel.

Applicants are asked to send a curriculum vitae or resume, a letter of interest indicating available dates during the summer, and two letters of recommendation. The program is open to U.S. citizens. The deadline to apply for the 2010 program is Jan. 31, 2010.

Please visit the website for details: http://www.nsbri.org/Education/SummerInternship.html

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52. Oregon Space Grant Pre-Service Teacher Scholarship Program – Deadline Jan 15, 2010

Pre-service teacher scholarships of $3,000 per student will be offered through a competitive process at Oregon Space Grant affiliated colleges and universities within Oregon. These awards will be offered in two disbursements, the first award in the amount of $1,500 during the Winter term, and the second disbursement in the amount of $1,500 during the Spring term (upon proof of satisfactory academic progress).

This scholarship program supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of fostering and encouraging career goals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. These awards are intended to support student progress towards STEM focused teacher certification. Individuals from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Note: Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.

Six (6) pres-service teacher scholarships will be offered each year to undergraduate students working towards a STEM focused degree with the intent to matriculate into a STEM focused teacher certification program or graduate students currently enrolled in a STEM focused teacher certification program. Students must be enrolled full time at a 2-Year or 4-Year Oregon Space Grant member institution and must provide proof of both successful academic progress and continued work towards a teaching degree or certification.

For the 2010 Winter term competitions, dates and deadlines for all member colleges and universities are as follows:

• Application Deadline: January 8, 2010

• Renewal Deadline: May 7, 2010

Scholarships are open to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Student is enrolled full-time at a 2-year or 4-Year member institution (see list of member institutions at http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/members.html) during the period of the award

• Student is pursuing an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or education with the intent to matriculate to a STEM focused teacher certification program or is enrolled in a graduate level teaching certification program.

• Student maintains good academic standing

• Student is a U.S. Citizen

Renewal disbursements, scheduled for the Spring term, will be awarded upon submission of a brief student statement and unofficial transcript proving successful academic progress. A formal request for these materials will be sent via email at the end of April. Awardees should follow instructions provided in the formal renewal request. All renewal materials are due no later than May 7, 2010.

For complete application instructions, please review the scholarship guide available for download at http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/OSGC_Scholarship_Programs.doc or

http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/OSGC_Scholarship_Programs.pdf

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53. Oregon Space Grant Junior/Senior Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program – Deadline January 15, 2010

Research scholarships of $5,000 per student will be awarded through a competitive process at Oregon Space Grant affiliated colleges and universities throughout Oregon. These awards will be offered in two disbursements, the first award in the amount of $3,000 during the Winter term, and the second disbursement in the amount of $2,000 during the Spring term (upon proof of satisfactory academic and research progress).

This scholarship program supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of fostering and encouraging career goals in the aerospace industry. Individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. These awards are intended to build collaboration opportunities between undergraduate students and faculty mentors working within a STEM discipline. Note: Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.

Nine (9) research awards will be offered each year to junior and senior students who are nearing completion of a 4-year degree in a science, math, engineering, technology, or science/math education (STEM) discipline. Students must be enrolled full-time at a 4-Year institution (included in the official list of Oregon Space Grant member institutions) and must provide proof of successful academic progress, continued work on a proposed research project, and continued study in a STEM discipline.

For the 2010 Winter term competitions, dates and deadlines for all member colleges and universities are as follows:

• Application Deadline: January 8, 2010

• Renewal Deadline: May 7, 2010

Scholarships are open to Juniors and Seniors who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Student is enrolled full-time at a 4-Year member institution (see list of member institutions at http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/members.html) during the period of the award

• Student is pursuing an undergraduate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math discipline, including math or science education.

• Student maintains good academic standing

• Student submits a research proposal (follow Proposal Guidelines in Section VIII of the scholarship guide available through the following links: http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/OSGC_Scholarship_Programs.doc or http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/OSGC_Scholarship_Programs.pdf )

• Student submits a letter of support from an OSGC approved Faculty Mentor

• Student submits a single page research progress statement, signed by the faculty mentor at the time of Spring renewal

• Student maintains good academic standing

• Student is a U.S. Citizen

Students who wish to apply for a research award must closely follow the proposal guidelines in Section VIII of this document. All applicants should contact OSGC at 541-737-2414 or by email at spacegrant@oregonstate.edu at least one week in advance of final application submission to have their chosen faculty mentor approved by OSGC. Please send your mentor’s full name, title, and contact information along with your contact details to ensure timely processing.

Recipients of the Junior / Senior Undergraduate Research Scholarships are required to participate in the annual Student Symposium, hosted by the Oregon Space Grant as an opportunity to highlight research projects and encourage networking within the student scholar community. The symposium is typically hosted at the Oregon State University campus during the fall or winter term.

Renewal disbursements, scheduled for the Spring term, will be awarded upon submission of a brief research progress statement, signed by the project faculty mentor, and unofficial transcript proving successful academic progress. A formal request for these materials will be sent via email at the end of April. Awardees should follow instructions provided in the formal renewal request. All renewal materials are due no later than May 7, 2010.

For complete application instructions, please review the scholarship guide available for download at http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/OSGC_Scholarship_Programs.doc or

http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/OSGC_Scholarship_Programs.pdf

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54. Oregon Space Grant Junior/Senior Undergraduate Scholarship Program – Deadline January 15, 2010

Scholarships of $3,000 per student will be awarded through a competitive process at Oregon Space Grant affiliated colleges and universities in Oregon. These awards will be offered in two disbursements, the first award in the amount of $1,500 during the Winter term, and the second disbursement in the amount of $1,500 during the Spring term (upon proof of satisfactory academic progress).

This scholarship program supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of fostering and encouraging career goals in science, technology, engineering, math, and science education, which in turn supports the aerospace industry. These scholarships are specifically intended to reward continuing students as they complete their academic studies in a science, technology, engineering, math, or education degree. Individuals from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Note: Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions

Nine (9) awards will be offered each year to junior and senior students who are nearing completion of a 4-year degree in a science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), or STEM education. Students must be enrolled full-time at a 4-Year institution (included in the official list of Oregon Space Grant member institutions) and must provide proof of both successful academic progress and continued study in a STEM discipline.

For the 2010 Winter term competitions, dates and deadlines for all member colleges and universities are as follows:

• Application Deadline: January 8, 2010

• Renewal Deadline: May 7, 2010

Scholarships are open to Juniors and Seniors who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Student is enrolled full-time at a 4-Year member institution (see list of member institutions at http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/members.html) during the period of the award

• Student is pursuing an undergraduate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math discipline, including math or science education.

• Student maintains good academic standing

• Student is a U.S. Citizen

For full application instructions, including application forms, please download the scholarship guide from the Oregon Space Grant website at http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/OSGC_Scholarship_Programs.doc or

http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/OSGC_Scholarship_Programs.pdf

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55. Oregon Space Grant Freshman/Sophomore Undergraduate Scholarship Program – Deadline January 15, 2010

Scholarships of $2,000 per student will be awarded through a competitive process at Oregon Space Grant affiliated colleges and universities in Oregon. These awards will be offered in two disbursements, the first award in the amount of $1000 during the Winter term, and the second disbursement in the amount of $1000 during the Spring term (upon proof of satisfactory academic progress and submission of brief 1-page essay/statement of participation).

This scholarship program supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of fostering and encouraging career goals in the aerospace industry. These scholarships are specifically intended to encourage new students as they begin work on a science, technology, engineering, math, or STEM education major. Individuals from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Note: Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.

Seventeen (17) awards will be offered each year to freshman and sophomore students considering (beginning work in) majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and STEM education. Students must be enrolled full time at Oregon Space Grant member institutions and must provide proof of both successful academic progress and continued work in a STEM discipline.

For the 2010 Winter term competitions, dates and deadlines for all member colleges and universities are as follows:

• Application Deadline: January 8, 2010

• Renewal Deadline: May 7, 2010

Scholarships are open to Freshmen and Sophomores who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Student is enrolled full-time at a 2-Year or 4-Year member institution (see list of member institutions at http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/members.html) during the period of the award

• Student is pursuing a baccalaureate or associate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math discipline, including math or science education, or is enrolled in at least two science, technology, engineering, math, or education (STEM) courses during the term of application with the intent of pursuing a degree in a STEM field.

• Student maintains good academic standing

• Student is a U.S. Citizen

http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/OSGC_Scholarship_Programs.pdf

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56. Disney’s Planet Challenge Announces Funding for Classroom Environmental Science Projects

Earlier this month, Disney announced a new granting initiative to supplement its free environmental learning competition for fourth through sixth grade classrooms, Disney’s Planet Challenge. Disney is collaborating with http://www.DonorsChoose.org , an online charity that connects individual “citizen philanthropists” with classrooms in need, to match donations and fund 50 percent of each Disney’s Planet Challenge classroom environmental science project that qualifies.

Disney is providing a $100,000 grant to DonorsChoose.org that will be applied towards the Web site’s “Double Your Impact” feature that will fund 50 percent of environmental science classroom projects for Disney’s Planet Challenge, a program developed by Disney in collaboration with NSTA, West Ed K–12 Alliance and a number of federal and state government agencies. To participate, between now and December 18, fourth through sixth grade educators across the U.S. can find out more at http://www.Disney.com/planetchallenge

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57. Connect With the Ares Projects Office Through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TeacherTube

Are you looking for the latest information on the Ares rockets that will return humans to the moon? Do you want to find videos of the successful Ares I-X test flight to show in your classroom? Find all of this and more on the Ares social media sites.

NASA’s Ares Project is developing America’s next generation of launch vehicles to replace the space shuttle and send people to explore the moon and beyond.

Stay up-to-date on developments with the Ares rockets by checking the following sites.

Ares on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/NASA.Ares

Ares TV on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/AresTV

Ares on TeacherTube:

http://www.teachertube.com/videoList.php?pg=videonew&cid=38

NASA Ares on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/NASA_Ares

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58. The Blue Moon - December 31, 2009

A blue moon is usually explained as a full moon, which occurs twice in the same month. In December 2009, it is on the 1st (11:30 p.m. PST) and 31st (4:02 a.m. PST). A blue moon occurs every 3 to 4 years, when the date for one full moon falls on or near the beginning of a calendar month so that the following full moon comes before the end of the same month.

There are several different meanings for the term ‘blue moon. ‘ The phrase ‘blue moon’ has been around over 400 years, but during that time its meaning has shifted around a lot. The earliest reference was cited in The Maine Farmers’ Almanac, 1937. The almanac states that when there were two full moons in a calendar month, calendars would put the first in red, the second in blue.”

In astronomy, as stated above, a ’blue moon’ is the second full moon to appear in a single month. However, in meteorology, the correct definition of a blue moon is the physical explanation of why, on rare occasions, the moon appears blue. The scattering of moonlight causes a “blue moon” by smoke particulate. The red end of the spectrum is scattered more than the blue end of the spectrum, which causes light seen from the moon to look more blue: hence, a blue moon.

Despite the differences in meaning, in general terms, the rarity of seeing a moon that looks blue and/or the rarity of two full moons appearing in one month prompted the well-known saying “once in a blue moon,” which means something that happens very rarely.

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59. NASA GIFT Workshop for Middle and High School Teachers at AGU – Dec 17-18, 2009

Since 1991, the American Geophysical Union has offered GIFT (Geophysical Information for Teachers) Workshops. These professional development opportunities allow science teachers to learn about the latest research in Earth and space science from prominent scientists engaged in making the most recent discoveries and to actively engage in classroom activities that tie to this cutting-edge research.

The 2009 GIFT Workshop will take place on Dec. 17-18, 2009, at the AGU Fall Meeting in San Francisco, Calif. This workshop is intended for middle and high school science educators and will focus on “Earth’s Surface: Where Biology and Geology Interact.” The workshop will feature several prominent NASA scientists discussing their current research and explorations. Topics will include a broad view of water, water on Mars, water on the moon, and mapping impervious cover on Earth that impacts the water cycle. The entire first day will consist of NASA presentations.

Participants will learn how to use hands-on, inquiry-based activities that demonstrate data concepts as examples for teaching the science standards. Attendees will leave with curricular materials and resources for their classroom.

The workshop is free for teachers, but space is limited to 65 participants. It will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are included both days.

Participating teachers will also be provided with a coupon redeemable in the exhibit hall for a Galileoscope and a bag of NASA Earth and space science educational materials. Also included is a complimentary meeting registration to attend the technical presentations and exhibit hall during AGU.

This workshop is co-sponsored by AGU, NASA and Critical Zone Observatory.

For more information about the workshop and to register online, visit http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm09/outreach/index.php . (Registration will remain open until available slots are filled.)

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60. STS-129 Educator Resources Page

NASA is offering a wealth of classroom resources that can be used to learn about the STS-129 space shuttle mission to the International Space Station. The page includes a mission overview, interactive games, topic articles for students, links to mission information, image galleries and classroom materials for educators.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/sts129-index.html

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61. NASA Education Spacesuits and Spacewalks Website

The STS-129 space shuttle mission is continuing construction on the International Space Station and providing additional supplies to lengthen the life of the space station. These tasks will showcase the importance of spacewalks and the reliance on spacesuits. To help educators share these topics with their students, NASA Education has created the Spacesuits and Spacewalks Web site. This site brings a wealth of educational resources together in one place.

Visitors to the Web site can:

–Check out the Clickable Spacesuit and learn about the different parts of a spacesuit.

–Take a look at videos about the spacesuits of the future.

–Read topic features “What Is a Spacesuit?” and “What Is a Spacewalk?”

–Watch Brain Bites videos and learn about hard-to-do moves in a spacesuit.

–Take a step back in time and visit the Spacesuit History Gallery.

–Explore the Educational Activities.

–Read about spacesuit designers and engineers who create and test spacesuits.

–Discover other NASA Web sites with information about spacesuits and spacewalks.

http://www.nasa.gov/education/spacesuits

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