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Universe of Galaxies James Webb Space Telescope, NASA

Jan 25, 2023

NC Space Grant offers free virtual sessions with tips for funding applications

The first of three virtual information sessions is this Friday, January 27, 2023 at 12 p.m. Students interested in NC Space Grant’s undergraduate and graduate research funding opportunities are invited. 

Jan 17, 2023

NC Space Grant Accepting Student Poster Abstracts for 2023 NC Space Symposium

NC Space Grant is requesting students to share their research via posters at the NC Space Symposium.

Jan 9, 2023

Accepting Applications: NC Graduate Fellowship Uses Satellite, Remote-Sensing Technology and Data 

North Carolina’s Space Grant and Sea Grant programs are currently accepting applications for Graduate Research Fellowships for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Jan 9, 2023

2023-24 NC Space Grant Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities Open Now

NC Space Grant is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 undergraduate research scholarships and graduate research fellowships.

Dec 19, 2022

NC Space Grant Partners with Community Colleges for STEM Innovation

NC Space Grant has a long-standing partnership with the North Carolina Community College System — collaborations largely facilitated by Matt Meyer, the system’s associate vice president for economic development. Meyer…

Dec 2, 2022

NC Space Grant Pathways and Bridge Scholars Named

NC Space Grant announces the new class of the Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) STEM Bridge Scholarship, along with recipients of the MSI STEM Pathways Scholarship Program. Across the two programs, 14…

Nov 30, 2022

2022-2023 Pre-Service Teachers Education Scholars Announced

These teachers-in-training will gain unique access to NASA education specialists and materials, to help them bring NASA into their future classrooms.

Nov 21, 2022

Accessible Space Science: IDEAS into Actions

North Carolina Space Grant, in collaboration with the South Carolina and North Dakota Space Grant programs, brings together educators and NASA education specialists in the IDEAS workshops to field test activities and develop modifications for students with different needs. 

Nov 10, 2022

Teams Selected for NC Space Grant 2022-23 Team Experience and Competition Award

NC Space Grant is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Team Experience and Competition Awards, which help undergraduate teams participate in STEM competitions.

Nov 7, 2022

NC Space Grant Honored by NC Science Teachers Association

North Carolina Space Grant was presented the 2022 Distinguished Service Award for Support of Outreach Science Education at the 53rd NC Science Teachers Association’s Professional Development Institute on Nov. 3.