2013 NASA Interns

  • On November 21, 2013
We are proud of our California Space Grant Summer 2013 NASA Interns: Eric Gutierrez, Stanford University (NASA Dryden Aeronautics Academy) Nathan Suppanade, CSU Los Angeles (NASA Dryden Aeronautics Academy) Samira Motiwala, Stanford University (NASA Ames Internship) Noelle Oguri, UC Davis (NASA Academy at Ames Research Center) Darren Sholes, Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo (NASA JPL Space […]
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Student Spotlight: Javier Gonzalez-Rocha

  • On November 7, 2013
Javier Gonzalez-Rocha was taught from a young age to value education as a means to overcoming poverty and achieving a better quality of life. From his early beginnings growing up in a farm worker family, Javier was fascinated with flight and space exploration.
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Undergraduate Engineering Seminar November 19, 2013

  • On October 30, 2013
The California Space Grant Consortium is pleased to announce the fourth in a series of  Undergraduate Engineering Seminars, designed to introduce undergraduate students to funded research opportunities. Speaker: Terrance V. Yee, President and CEO Black Sun Planetary Solutions When: Tuesday, November 19 from 3PM to 4PM Where: UC San Diego’s Jacobs Hall, Room 2512, Henry […]
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CaSGC UCLA Campus Director Discusses NASA Dawn Mission

  • On October 24, 2013
Professor Christopher Russell, the California Space Grant Consortium’s campus director for UC Los Angeles, was invited to give a talk at the National Council of Space Grant Directors Fall Meeting in Charleston, South Carolina in October. Supported by the California Space Grant, the presentation was entitled The Dawn Discovery Mission: A Voyage in Space and […]
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CaSGC Undergraduate Engineering Seminar

  • On October 24, 2013
  • Robotics, UCSD, Undergraduate Engineering Seminar
The California Space Grant Consortium is pleased to resume our Undergraduate Engineering Seminars, designed to introduce undergraduate students to funded research opportunities. Upcoming Seminar will be Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 3:00 to 4:00. Speaker: Jeff Friesen, Ph.D Student, UC San Diego Where: UC San Diego’s Jacobs Hall, Room 2512, Henry G. Booker Room
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Request for Proposals: MESA Community College Program Lab Research Experience

  • On October 23, 2013
The California Space Grant Consortium is pleased to announce a new solicitation: The MESA Community College Laboratory Research Experience With the objectives of: Encouraging and preparing students in associate degree programs for STEM degrees and careers Increasing participation of underrepresented minorities and females in STEM. Notices of Intent (Optional and Non-Binding) Due: November 22, 2013 […]
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California Space Grant / IDEA Student Center Research Scholarships

  • On October 17, 2013
The California Space Grant Consortium and The IDEA Student Center at the University of California, San Diego joined efforts this year to award research scholarships to ten deserving IDEA Scholars. Selected students were awarded $1,000 each and were asked to create a project related to Smart Solar Farms, under the guidance of UCSD Professor Carlos Coimbra.
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NASA Kennedy Space Center Opportunity

  • On October 15, 2013
The California Space Grant is pleased to provide an opportunity for two California students studying Aero/Astro to intern for 10 days at Kennedy Space Center next January. During this time they will shadow NASA engineers to learn about their research, the new post-space shuttle environment, and the systems engineering approach at NASA. All expenses will […]
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MESA Research Academy 2013

  • On October 1, 2013
In Summer and Fall of 2013 the California Space Grant and the San Diego MESA Alliance sponsored a research academy for 25 community college and university students attending minority serving institutions.
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NASA Space Technology Fellowships for 2014

  • On September 20, 2013
The NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate is seeking America’s Best and Brightest for Research Fellowships. Fellowships are aimed at graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. Awards of up to $68K per year will be provided. Application Deadline: November 13, 2013 Please see the solicitation for details: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={BD3F49F4-611F-D9EC-1B84-16F4D7551609}&path=open For […]
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