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NASA Artemis Launch Director speaks to NC Space Symposium attendees during keynote presentation about Artemis missions and the future of space exploration.

May 18, 2023

Annual NC Space Symposium Returns In-Person to Celebrate Student Research

On April 21, North Carolina Space Grant hosted its annual NC Space Symposium at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. The Symposium brought together over 200 students and professionals from all over the state of North Carolina to celebrate student research and learn from experts.  

Apr 14, 2023

Meet NASA Langley’s Chief Technologist: A Q&A with Julie Williams-Byrd, Opening Speaker at the NC Space Symposium

Julie Williams-Byrd will open the NC Space Symposium on April 21 with a talk about her extensive career spanning across multiple disciplines at NASA. As chief technologist at the NASA Langley Research Center, she provides leadership for planning, management and evaluation of new technology development. An inspiration and motivator for students, she is also a proponent for STEM education and engagement. NC Space Grant spoke with Williams-Byrd about her role and passion for STEM mentoring. 

Apr 7, 2023

Beyond Silicon: The Potential of Nanostructures in Up-and-Coming Materials

Silicon is a valuable material and has many uses, such as in our devices. However, silicon is not ideal for all use cases. Therefore, scientists have been investigating new materials that can surpass silicon in both new and established technologies. NC Space Grant 2022-23 Graduate Research Fellow, Cullen Walsh, researches two up-and-coming classes of materials. This research could architect a whole new world of materials that surpass silicon in many applications. 
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. 

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. 
Six young adults are standing in front of a building and carrying a long rocket together.

Aug 24, 2022

NC Space Grant Celebrates 2021-2022 Sponsored Teams Achievements

NC Space Grant is pleased to offer congratulations to eleven of our Team Experience and Competition sponsored student teams who have recently earned national honors. The teams participated in nine unique national and international competitions with focuses from lunar mining vehicles to autonomous underwater vehicles. 
Trees on an estuary shoreline with visible erosion

Jul 18, 2022

Mapping North Carolina’s Vulnerable Estuarine Shorelines

NC Space and Sea Grant joint fellow Jessica Richter describes her experience and research on mapping erosion along the shoreline of the Neuse River Estuary.