John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences

Recent Graduates The Department of Atmospheric Sciences and the NSF National Research Traineeship (NRT) program at UND are excited to highlight two recent Master of Science graduates, Kassidy Kjos and Sydney Walters. Both recently completed their master’s degrees and are continuing their research with our NSF-NRT program. Kassidy Kjos: Impact of Active Learning on Student […]

Overview: ND NASA EPSCoR NOFO CAN Fall 2026 RFP   In anticipation of the upcoming solicitation: Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Basic Research FY 2026, (solicitation number not yet known), North Dakota NASA EPSCoR is soliciting NOIs and pre-proposals from faculty at affiliate institutions specifically designed to promote and expand NASA research in […]

Registration is OPEN for the Fall 2026 Build the Moon Challenge How will the next generation of astronauts live and work on the lunar surface? During this middle and high school aerospace engineering challenge, it’s up to you to help NASA solve this critical question. Why bring this challenge to your classroom, club, homeschool, or […]

For the next 3 years, UND will be testing NASA’s waste-processing facility during Integrated Lunar/Mars Analog Habitat analog missions. Developed by NASA, this cutting-edge waste-processing module was attached to ILMAH in early May in time for ILMAH Mission XXVIII. This research will provide NASA with real-world operational results for a future lunar base waste collection […]

Dr. Pablo de León and Dr. Keith Crisman recently visited the construction site of the new Altru Sports Complex to observe the progress of the Neutral Buoyancy Facility (NBF). The new sports complex will include a specially designed deep-water section that will support UND Aerospace training and research activities in extravehicular activity (EVA) operations. Using […]

The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium (NDSGC) was proud to host the 2026 Affiliates Meeting this spring at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science in Bismarck, North Dakota. The annual event brought together students, educators, researchers, faculty, STEM professionals, and affiliate members from across the state for a day focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future […]

Space Studies’ next big adventure is one step closer to beginning. The final beam of the Neutral Buoyancy Space Operations Facility has been installed! Stakeholders were invited to sign the beam. Included here are Dr. Keith Crisman’s “Doc C” signature and Dr. de Leon’s, who signed via Bluetooth! The red shape is a Diver Down […]

The ND Space Grant Consortium is currently accepting applications for the following funding opportunities. Fall Research Fellowships Apps due to NDSGC: 5/15/26 Award amount: Varies (See website) Students apply to complete a research project under a faculty mentor for the fall semester. Link to Research Fellowship Application Guidance STEM Ambassador Program Apps due to NDSGC: […]

The ND Space Grant Consortium is currently accepting applications for the following funding opportunities. Summer Research Fellowships (Extended Deadline!)* *Apps due to NDSGC: 4/1/26 (Original due date was 3/1/26) Award amount: Varies (See website) Students apply to complete a research project under a faculty mentor for the summer semester. Summer Industry Internships Apps due the […]

Registration Now Open! NDSGC Annual Affiliates Meeting | Friday, April 24, 2026   What: North Dakota Space Grant Consortium’s annual statewide Affiliates Meeting When: Friday April 24, 2026 | Link to Draft Agenda Where: Hosted by North Dakota’s Gateway to Science | Bismarck, ND Who: This meeting is open to staff/faculty affiliate representatives and recent/current […]