Download - 1 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat National Council of Space Grant Directors Spring Meeting Washington, D.C. March 5 - 7,

1Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat

National Council of Space Grant DirectorsSpring Meeting

Washington, D.C.March 5 - 7, 2009


Washington, D.C.March 5 - 7, 2009


Joyce Winterton’sUpdate

Joyce Winterton’sUpdate


Executive Committee Update


Washington, D.C.March 5, 2009

Executive Committee Update


Washington, D.C.March 5, 2009


Since We Last Met…


Happy Holidays?


Special Thanks To…

Steve Nichols (TX)Council Chair 1990 – 1992

Steve Nichols (TX)Council Chair 1990 – 1992



Marty Eisenberg (FL)Council Chair 1992 – 1994

Marty Eisenberg (FL)Council Chair 1992 – 1994



Steve Horan (NM)Council Chair 1994 – 1996

Steve Horan (NM)Council Chair 1994 – 1996



Mary Sandy (VA)Council Chair 1996 – 1998

Mary Sandy (VA)Council Chair 1996 – 1998



Dick Henry (MD)Council Chair 1998 – 2000

Dick Henry (MD)Council Chair 1998 – 2000



John Wefel (LA)Council Chair 2000 – 2002

John Wefel (LA)Council Chair 2000 – 2002



Bill Hiscock (MT)Council Chair 2002 – 2004

Bill Hiscock (MT)Council Chair 2002 – 2004



John Gregory (AL)Council Chair 2004 – 2006

John Gregory (AL)Council Chair 2004 – 2006



Bill Garrard (MN)Council Chair 2006 - 2008

Bill Garrard (MN)Council Chair 2006 - 2008



Chris Koehler (CO)Council Chair 2008 – 2010

Chris Koehler (CO)Council Chair 2008 – 2010


What Ex-Comm is Doing For

You!

What Ex-Comm is Doing For

You!

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Who Is Your Ex-Comm?

Chris Koehler (CO) ChairChris Fritsen (NV) Vice-ChairPeter Sukanek (MS) TreasurerGerado Morrell (PR) SecretaryBill Garrard (MN) Past ChairPeter Schultz (RI)Jeff Hoffman (MA)Barrett Caldwell (IN)Chris Brown (NC)John Gregory (AL)Erian Armanios (GA)Bill Byrd (IA) Nominating

Committee Chair

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Director Calls:

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Director Calls:

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Telecons:

- Monthly NASA Telecons with NASA HQ

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What Ex-Comm is Doing For You:

- Monthly Ex-Comm Telecons

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- 2009 Budget

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- Surveys

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- Subcommittees

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- Newsletters

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- Email Lists

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- December 4, 2008

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Bill Hiscock

Mary Sandy

Yervant Terzian

Luke Flynn

Joe Danek

Carrie Booth

Diane DeTroye

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The National Space Grant Program

Presentation to the Obama Transition Team

NASA HeadquartersJanuary 6, 2009

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Introductions:

Chris KoehlerCouncil Chair/Colorado DirectorUniversity of Colorado at Boulder

Mary SandyVirginia Director

Old Dominion University

Mary SandyVirginia Director

Old Dominion University

Yervant TerzianNew York DirectorCornell University

Yervant TerzianNew York DirectorCornell University

Luke FlynnHawaii Director

University of Hawaii

Luke FlynnHawaii Director

University of Hawaii

Bill HiscockMontana Director

Montana State University

Bill HiscockMontana Director

Montana State University

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Who, How, & Where…

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Who We Are:

- Congressionally Mandated

- Unique National Network

- Diverse, Multifaceted, & Multidisciplinary

- NASA

- Pump in the Pipeline

- Budgeted and Highly Leveraged

- Relevant

- Congressionally Mandated

- Unique National Network

- Diverse, Multifaceted, & Multidisciplinary

- NASA

- Pump in the Pipeline

- Budgeted and Highly Leveraged

- Relevant

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We Are Congressionally Mandated

October 30, 1987When did it all start?

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“…contribute to the nation's science enterprise by funding education, research, and public service projects through a national network of university-based Space Grant consortia.”

1. National Network2. Cooperative Programs 3. Interdisciplinary4. Recruit and Train 5. Promote STEM

“…contribute to the nation's science enterprise by funding education, research, and public service projects through a national network of university-based Space Grant consortia.”

1. National Network2. Cooperative Programs 3. Interdisciplinary4. Recruit and Train 5. Promote STEM

We Are Congressionally Mandated

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We Are A Unique National Network

52 Consortia (every state + D.C. and PR)

844 Affiliates - 572 Universities, state and community colleges- 272 government, industry, & non-profits

A national program run at the state level

The “grass-roots”of America’s Space program

52 Consortia (every state + D.C. and PR)

844 Affiliates - 572 Universities, state and community colleges- 272 government, industry, & non-profits

A national program run at the state level

The “grass-roots”of America’s Space program

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We Are A Unique National Network:

Directors are world-class scientists, engineers, and educators dedicated to STEM education

Serve state, regional, and national needs

Directors are world-class scientists, engineers, and educators dedicated to STEM education

Serve state, regional, and national needs

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We Are Multifaceted & Multidisciplinary :

Workforce Development- Fellowships, Scholarships, and Internships- Student and Faculty Research Programs- Student Hands-On Programs Teacher Training

Public Outreach

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We Are Diverse:

Space Grant is inclusive of women, underrepresented minorities, and people with disabilities

162 Space Grant Affiliates are: - Historically Black Colleges/Universities - Hispanic Serving Institutions - Minority Serving Institutions - Tribal colleges

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We Are NASA:

Consortia are liaisons for NASA in their states

Only connection to NASA in many states

Connections at all levels - University - State & Community Colleges - K-12 Teachers & Students - General Public

Collaborate directly with all NASA centers and facilities

Consortia are liaisons for NASA in their states

Only connection to NASA in many states

Connections at all levels - University - State & Community Colleges - K-12 Teachers & Students - General Public

Collaborate directly with all NASA centers and facilities

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We Are The Pump In The Pipeline:

Space Grant is the “pump in the pipeline”

Space Grant is focused on Educate and Employ but involved throughout the pipeline

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We Are Budgeted

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Congressional Appropriated

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Congressional Appropriated

Budget

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We Are Highly Leveraged:

Space Grant is an investment with excellent returns- Students, research, teachers, and citizens- Federal, state, local, and industry- Demonstrates integration in each state

Every federal dollar is matched with a dollar

Match is from a diverse set of sources

Space Grant is an investment in this Nation’s future ability to lead in science and technology

Space Grant is an investment with excellent returns- Students, research, teachers, and citizens- Federal, state, local, and industry- Demonstrates integration in each state

Every federal dollar is matched with a dollar

Match is from a diverse set of sources

Space Grant is an investment in this Nation’s future ability to lead in science and technology

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We Are Relevant:

• Focused on STEM education

• Scholarships & fellowships for students

• Engaging universities and faculty expertise

• Building a science and engineering workforce

• Providing STEM teacher development

• Engaging and inspiring the next workforce

• Providing a national research & technology base

NowNow EffectivelyEffectively NationallyNationallySuccessfullySuccessfully

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How We Are Successful – Students:

Students are one of our strongest evidence of success

Educate, graduate, and employ

They succeed at NASA, industry, and academia

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How We Are Successful – Tracking:

Since 2005, we have been formally tracking our students’ next step…

- 40% employed in STEM (+9% seeking employment)- 42% pursuing advanced STEM degrees

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How We Are Successful – Hands-On:

Real-world, hands-on experience through student flight programs - Balloons, airborne, rockets, and satellites with real flight opportunities

Implementing regionally and nationally

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Real-world, hands-on experience through student flight programs - Balloons, airborne, rockets, and satellites with real flight opportunities

Implementing regionally and nationally

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Consortia with student flight programs Consortia involve NASA centersStudent-led projectsCollege studentsFacultyCompanies

Consortia with student flight programs Consortia involve NASA centersStudent-led projectsCollege studentsFacultyCompanies

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How We Are Successful – Partnerships:

Many programs and partnerships offered and managed through the Space Grant network

- NASA SIP and USRP Programs- National internship programs (ESMD, LARSS)- National faculty and student training workshops

Many programs and partnerships offered and managed through the Space Grant network

- NASA SIP and USRP Programs- National internship programs (ESMD, LARSS)- National faculty and student training workshops

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Fellowships, Scholarships, & Internships:

Space Grant Fellowship & Scholarship Program is major program at NASA

For 2007- 2248 undergraduate- 654 graduate

20% UR Minorities 42% Women

Thousands of Space Grant supported internships since inception

Space Grant Fellowship & Scholarship Program is major program at NASA

For 2007- 2248 undergraduate- 654 graduate

20% UR Minorities 42% Women

Thousands of Space Grant supported internships since inception

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How We Are Successful – Research:

Supports research infrastructure in each state

Enables students and faculty to conduct STEM research aligned with NASA goals

In 2007…- $1.9 M awarded to students- 25% to underrepresented students- 464 Projects- 58 Funded ($16.2 M) proposals

Supports research infrastructure in each state

Enables students and faculty to conduct STEM research aligned with NASA goals

In 2007…- $1.9 M awarded to students- 25% to underrepresented students- 464 Projects- 58 Funded ($16.2 M) proposals

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How We Are Successful – Teachers & Public:

Space Grant’s precollege efforts better prepare teachers and attract more students into STEM

In 2007- 17,220 K – 12 teachers trained- 288 General public programs- 196,813 participants reported

Space Grant’s precollege efforts better prepare teachers and attract more students into STEM

In 2007- 17,220 K – 12 teachers trained- 288 General public programs- 196,813 participants reported

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How We Are Successful – Support:

Tremendous bipartisan congressional support

See the value and positive impact in their states

Tremendous bipartisan congressional support

See the value and positive impact in their states

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How We Are Successful – Support:

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Where We Are Going:

Effective program today and tomorrow

Opening new doors

Vision for our program ACE

Builds on our strengths

Support the needs of NASA and the Nation

Effective program today and tomorrow

Opening new doors

Vision for our program ACE

Builds on our strengths

Support the needs of NASA and the Nation

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Access:

Children are fascinated with space

Interest helps them dream but access makes it real

NASA should provide access again

Access will flood the pipeline

Balloons, rockets, and Student Collaborations should also be fostered

Children are fascinated with space

Interest helps them dream but access makes it real

NASA should provide access again

Access will flood the pipeline

Balloons, rockets, and Student Collaborations should also be fostered

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Climb:

Space Grant reaches students, teachers, and citizens in every state, at the local level, today

Expand and grow our teacher training, K-12 student, and general public programs, attracting more to STEM

Expand and grow our higher education programs based on state needs

Space Grant reaches students, teachers, and citizens in every state, at the local level, today

Expand and grow our teacher training, K-12 student, and general public programs, attracting more to STEM

Expand and grow our higher education programs based on state needs

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Embrace:

Existing and dedicated network ready to grow

Increase awareness of Space Grant within NASA

Embrace all that Space Grant is and can be

Existing and dedicated network ready to grow

Increase awareness of Space Grant within NASA

Embrace all that Space Grant is and can be

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Future:Future:

The future is in our students, researchers, teachers, and citizens

Harness and focus creativity and ingenuity

All backgrounds, all disciplines, all states

A premiere workforce development program in the Nation

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Champion

Education – Science – Workforce DevelopmentEducation – Science – Workforce Development

Together we canTogether we can

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Bill Hiscock (MT)

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Great Meeting Planned…

- Networking- Council Sponsored Brain Food- Foundation Banquet- Excellent Talks- Program Updates - SMART Goals (yes!)

Great Meeting Planned…

- Networking- Council Sponsored Brain Food- Foundation Banquet- Excellent Talks- Program Updates - SMART Goals (yes!)

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Questions / Comments?Questions / Comments?

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Questions / Comments?Questions / Comments?