Scholars & Fellows Embark on 2021-22 Research Projects
Above: Professor Karen Farizatto (left) and 2021-22 Undergraduate Research Scholarship recipient, Jared Tuton (right), review protein quantification results at the University of North Carolina Pembroke Biotech Research and Training Center (BRTC). NC Space Grant is...Continue reading "Scholars & Fellows Embark on 2021-22 Research Projects"
New NASA & Industry Internships Kick Off
NC Space Grant is proud to announce the 2021 class of summer interns, who will work at NASA centers and the HyperSizer software company....
Growing Plant Research Capacity in Microgravity Environments
In June, SpaceX-22 will lift-off — with plant biology projects aboard from labs that trace their roots to NC Space Grant research....Continue reading "Growing Plant Research Capacity in Microgravity Environments"
Making Connections: Space Exploration Advances Health Sciences Research
In this guest post, NC State student Reagan Perry explores the intersection of health research and space research....Continue reading "Making Connections: Space Exploration Advances Health Sciences Research"
NASA Interns Gain Valuable Skills
Spring 2021 NC Space Grant-funded NASA interns, Nick Syracause, Arjon Del Rosario, and Danyale Berry share their experiences and words of wisdom....
Space Ambassador Program for Teachers Opens Again
“We're excited to build a network of K-12 teacher ambassadors who are poised to bring a NASA education to students across the state.”...Continue reading "Space Ambassador Program for Teachers Opens Again"
Amazing Astronaut: Cardman to Share Success at NC Space Symposium
Zena Cardman’s love of science is out-of-this world. And that’s exactly where the NASA astronaut will be before long. But first, she will be the keynote speaker for the NC Space Symposium on April 16. ...Continue reading "Amazing Astronaut: Cardman to Share Success at NC Space Symposium"
Join the NC Statewide Star Party April 16-17
Stargazers of all ages will be part of the 9th annual North Carolina Statewide Star Party on Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17. With a theme of the Moon and Mars, the event is...Continue reading "Join the NC Statewide Star Party April 16-17"
NC Space Symposium to Host Astronaut Zena Cardman
Registration is open for the 2021 NC Space Symposium on April 16 that will feature a keynote address from NASA astronaut Zena Cardman. Hosted by NC Space Grant, the event will run from 1 to...Continue reading "NC Space Symposium to Host Astronaut Zena Cardman"
Mars Missions: Tighe Shares Her Perseverance Story
Former NC Space Grant scholar, Katherine Tighe, landed her dream job — working on developing technology for future NASA projects looking to deepen our understanding of our solar system. In these excerpts from a conversation...Continue reading "Mars Missions: Tighe Shares Her Perseverance Story"