Affiliate Update!

1. November
23,
2009
Dear
Affiliates
&
Friends,
We
have
received
word
of
a
few
opportunities
that
you
may
be
interested
in.
Please
read
the
following
and
don’t
hesitate
to
contact
us
with
any
questions
that
you
might
have.
In
order
of
application/registration
deadline:
Due:
January
Idaho
TECH-­Mars
Rover
Challenge
Registration
for
the
annual
Idaho
TECH-­‐Mars
Rover
Challenge
is
now
open!
For
information
or
to
register
please
visit
the
ISGC
website.
While
there
is
no
“official”
registration
deadline,
we
will
begin
distribution
of
the
LEGO
kits
in
January.
The
sooner
your
register,
the
sooner
the
students
can
start
building
their
ROVERS!
What
is
Idaho
TECH?
How
do
I
sign
up?
The
answers
to
these
questions
can
be
found
at
http://id.spacegrant.org
Due:
January
15,
2010
Space
Grant
College
Consortium
Summer
2010
-­
Helicopter
Training
Workshop
Undergraduate
and
Graduate
Students
of
Space
Grant
Consortia
(outside
of
CT)
Application
Deadline
-­
January
15,
2010
The
Connecticut
Space
Grant
Consortium
is
pleased
to
accept
applications
from
other
states'
space
grant
consortium
students
for
the
Summer
2010
Helicopter
Training
Workshop
which
will
be
held
on
the
campus
of
Central
Connecticut
State
University
from
August
1
–
6,
2010.
Who
qualifies
to
apply
to
The
NASA
Space
Grant
Helicopter
Experience
2010?
Full-­‐time
student
of
a
college
that
is
a
member
of
the
NASA
Space
Grant
Consortium
who
1)
is
at
least
18
years
old,
and
2)
has
completed
algebra,
trigonometry
and
their
freshman
year
by
summer
2010.
All
workshop
participants
must
be
US
Citizens.
• Summer
2010
Helicopter
Training
Workshop
Grants
-­‐
Any
full-­‐time

2. 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

3. 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.
Due:
January
18,
2009
NASA
Academy
THE
NASA
ACADEMIES
at
NASA
ARC,
GRC,
GSFC,
and
MSFC
The
NASA
Academies
are
intensive
educational
programs
emphasizing
group
activities,
teamwork,
research,
and
creativity.
The
curriculum
balances
direct
contact
with
science
and
engineering
R&D
with
an
awareness
of
the
managerial,
political,
financial,
social
and
human
issues
faced
by
aerospace
professionals.
Included
are
seminars,
informal
discussions,
evening
lectures,
supervised
research,
visits
to
other
NASA
Centers
and
facilities,
group
project/s,
tours,
posters/presentations,
and
assessment.
Additionally,
most
weekends
are
filled
with
group
activities,
team
building
and
off-­‐site
trips.
One
free
weekend
is
scheduled.
The
Academy
is
not
a
9-­‐5
summer
research
internship
program.
It
is
a
rigorous,
immersive
experience
that
will
challenge
you.
The
academy
is
a
space-­‐themed
program
of
high
learning
about
NASA,
its
projects
and
collaborations
with
aerospace
industry
and
academia,
with
very
little
down
time,
but
a
busy,
exciting
summer
that
you
will
not
forget.
The
Academies
have
separate
focus
areas
of
leadership
(NASA
Academy),
robotics,
space
and
planetary
science,
and
propulsion.
The
deadline
is
January
18,
2010
at
5:00
p.m.
EST.

4. You
may
access
it
at
http://AcademyApp.com
This
application
serves
the
following:
• The
NASA
Academy
at
Ames
Research
Center
• The
NASA
Academy
at
Glenn
Research
Center
• The
NASA
Lunar
and
Planetary
Science
Academy
at
Goddard
Space
Flight
Center
• The
NASA
Academy
at
Marshall
Space
Flight
Center
• The
NASA
Propulsion
at
Academy
at
Marshall
Space
Flight
Center
• The
NASA
Robotics
Academy
at
Marshall
Space
Flight
Center
NASA
Academy
(ARC,
GRC,
MSFC)
Eligibility:
Rising
junior,
senior
undergraduate
or
at
the
early
graduate
level
in
accredited
U.S.
college
or
university
as
of
May
of
the
program
year;
B
average
(minimum);
major
in
engineering,
science
(physics,
chemistry,
biology,
earth
sciences,
etc.),
math,
computer
science
or
other
areas
of
interest
to
the
aerospace
program;
US
citizen
or
permanent
resident
(as
of
May
of
the
program
year).
Description:
The
NASA
Academy
is
a
unique
summer
experience
at
the
university
level
for
developing
future
leaders
of
the
U.S.
Space
Program.
The
program
is
an
intensive,
resident,
ten-­‐week
summer
experience
with
laboratory
research
work,
a
group
project,
lectures,
meetings
with
experts
and
administrators,
visits
to
NASA
Centers
and
space-­‐related
industries,
technical
writing,
and
presentations.
Students
discover
how
NASA
and
its
Centers
operate,
gain
experience
in
world-­‐class
laboratories,
participate
in
a
team
environment
and
build
professional
bonds.
On
graduation,
Academy
participants
are
inducted
into
the
NASA
Academy
Alumni
Association
(NAAA)
whose
goal
is
to
promote
NASA,
the
NASA
Academy,
research,
and
space
education.
The
52
state-­‐based
members
of
the
National
Space
Grant
College
and
Fellowship
Program
have
co-­‐sponsored
the
NASA
Academy
since
its
founding
in
1993.
Students
with
disabilities
are
provided
reasonable
accommodation
services.
Women,
minorities,
and
individuals
with
disabilities
are
encouraged
to
apply.
GSFC
NASA
Lunar
and
Planetary
Science
Academy
(NLPSA)
Sites:
http://nasascience.nasa.gov/planetary-­‐science,
http://lunar.gsfc.nasa.gov/
Eligibility:
GPA
3.3
minimum
on
a
4.0
scale,
with
experience
in
lunar
and
planetary
science
research;
US
citizen.
Research
Associates:
Rising
undergraduate
freshmen,
sophomores,
or
juniors
in
astrophysics,
physics,
or
engineering;
Team
Leads:
Undergraduate
seniors
or
graduate
students
with
a
strong
background
in
planetary
science
and/or
engineering.
Description:
The
NASA
Lunar
Planetary
Science
Academy
is
a
10-­‐week
resident
summer
internship
for
students
specifically
interested
in
lunar
and
planetary
science.
The
emphasis
is
on
hands-­‐on
activities
related
to
lunar
and
planetary
science
mission
design
and
operation,
instrument
development,
and
data

5. acquisition
and
analysis
in
a
team
environment.
Students
who
have
demonstrated
experience
in
the
relevant
areas
are
given
priority.
Participants
are
assigned
to
a
team
project
sponsored
by
mentors
at
NASA/GSFC,
local
industry,
or
academic
institution
(4
students
per
project).
In
addition
to
direct
guidance
from
the
Principal
Investigator
(PI)
who
sponsored
the
project,
an
advanced
science/engineering
student
is
assigned
as
team
lead
to
guide
interns
and
manage
the
project
on
a
daily
basis.
The
interns
and
team
leads
participate
in
enriching
activities
such
as
field
work
at
a
planetary
analogue
site,
a
group
project,
lectures,
and
meetings
with
leaders
in
the
field.
Students
with
disabilities
are
provided
reasonable
accommodation
services.
MSFC
NASA
Robotics
Academy
Research
Associates’
Eligibility:
GPA
3.0
on
a
4.0
scale,
with
experience
in
robotics;
US
citizens;
rising
undergraduate
sophomores,
juniors,
or
seniors,
Team
Leads’
Eligibility:
GPA
3.0
on
a
4.0
scale,
with
experience
in
robotics;
US
citizens;
rising
undergraduate
juniors,
seniors
or
graduate
students
with
a
curricular
background
in
robotics.
Description:
The
NASA
Robotics
Internship
Program
is
a
10-­‐week
resident
summer
internship
for
students
specifically
interested
in
robotics.
Students
are
given
priority
who
have
previously
participated
in
the
FIRST
Robotics
Competition
or,
Botball,
or
who
have
taken
active
interest
in
robotics
in
demonstrable
ways.
Participants
are
assigned
to
a
team
project
sponsored
by
NASA/MSFC,
local
industry,
or
academic
institution.
Two
to
three
students
are
assigned
per
project.
In
addition
to
direct
guidance
from
the
Principal
Investigator
who
sponsored
the
project,
an
advanced
robotic
student
is
assigned
as
team
lead
to
guide
interns
and
manage
the
project
on
a
daily
basis.
The
interns
and
team
leads
participate
in
enriching
activities
such
as
a
group
project,
lectures,
field
trips,
and
meetings
with
leaders
in
the
field
of
robotics.
Students
with
disabilities
are
provided
reasonable
accommodation
services.
MSFC
NASA
Propulsion
Academy
Research
Associates’
Eligibility:
GPA
3.0
on
a
4.0
scale;
US
citizens;
rising
undergraduate
sophomores,
juniors,
or
seniors,
Team
Leads’
Eligibility:
GPA
3.0
on
a
4.0
scale,
with
a
curricular
background
in
propulsion;
US
citizens;
rising
undergraduate
juniors,
seniors
or
graduate
students
with
a
curricular
background
in
robotics.
Description:
The
NASA
Propulsion
Academy,
at
the
Marshall
Space
Flight
Center,
is
a
10-­‐week,
residential
summer
research
and
educational
experience
for
high
achieving
sophomores,
juniors,
seniors
and
graduate
students
interested
in
propulsion.
The
emphasis
is
on
preparing
young
professionals
for
employment
in
aerospace
positions.
Propulsion
is
the
critical
element
in
NASA's
exploration
program.
The
new
Ares
propulsion
elements
are
being
designed
and
developed
by

6. engineers
at
the
Marshall
Space
Flight
Center
(MSFC)
and
by
its
contractors.
We
are
utilizing
this
development
as
a
training
ground
for
university
students
who
are
interested
in
careers
in
this
exciting
field.
Research
Associates
(interns)
will
work
in
teams
of
four,
guided
by
propulsion
engineers
at
Marshall,
local
commercial
entities
and
local
universities.
Each
team
is
composed
of
a
"team
lead"
and
three
research
associates.
The
team
lead
is
an
advanced
undergraduate
or
graduate
student
with
a
curricular
background
in
courses
relevant
to
propulsion.
The
research
associates
are
sophomores,
juniors
and
seniors
who
aspire
to
becoming
graduate
propulsion
engineers.
Site
visits,
tours
and
lectures
will
demonstrate
the
various
opportunities
for
employment
in
the
space
propulsion
field.
These
visits
will
expose
the
research
associates
to
state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art
propulsion
development.
Tours
of
local
facilities
and
lectures
by
experts
in
propulsion
will
provide
one-­‐on-­‐one
interaction
with
practicing
propulsion
engineers.
Due:
January
19,
2010
The
Cooperative
Agreement
Notice
(CAN)
for
the
NASA
Digital
Learning
Network™
(DLN)
was
released
on
Nov.
10,
2009.
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.
In
2009,
the
DLN
reached
over
150,000
students
and
teachers
via
videoconferencing
and
120,000
viewers
via
webcasts.
This
reflects
a
30%
average,
yearly
growth
over
the
seven
years
of
its
existence
as
an
agency-­‐wide,
integrated,
distance
learning
initiative.
To
receive
constant
updates
about
the
events
and
opportunities
offered
through
the
NASA
Idaho
Space
Grant
Consortium,
please
stay
connected
with
us!

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