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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).

Jun 8, 2021

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…
Three 2021 interns in a row, Alexandria Rivera, Mariam Shah and Patrick Wilson

Jun 2, 2021

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.

May 24, 2021

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.
An astronaut uses the ARED machine on the International Space Station.

May 18, 2021

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.

May 7, 2021

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.
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May 5, 2021

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.”
Astronaut Zena Cardman wearing a space helmet.

Apr 12, 2021

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…

Apr 9, 2021

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…

Mar 19, 2021

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…

Feb 10, 2021

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…