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You’re invited! The IDEAS (Innovative Differentiated Exploration Activities in Space Science) Team announces the Summer 2023 Educator Professional Development Workshop. What: Professional Development Workshop for Educators focused on Accessibility of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) and NASA Activities & Resources Who: Pre-K, K-12, and Informal In-service and Pre-service Educators When: July 10 – 13, 2023 […]

The NDSGC met with Minot State University students and led a pre-service teacher workshop on February 17, 2023. We conducted three hands-on activities and introduced the various NASA- and ND-based educator opportunities. Activities from the session  Pocket Solar System Rockets to the Rescue Robot Hands Activities: (End Effector) or (Robot Fingers) Here are some helpful […]

In the Fall of 2022, the North Dakota Space Grant Consortium facilitated a brief but enthusiastic campaign to submit an entry to rename an alien planet! This was the “IAU Name An ExoWorld 2022 Campaign”, and we received entries from four different groups comprising over 30 students, teachers, and astronomy enthusiasts from Grand Forks, Fargo, […]

Hello educators! The following links and resources were presented at the ND Educators’ Conference at Rugby High School on January 16, 2023. Marissa Saad (msaad@space.edu) and Tori McIntosh (tori.mcintosh@und.edu led the session). Reach out with any questions, anytime! Presentation shared: NDSGC’s Google Slides Activity led: Pocket Solar System NDSGC’s homepage (On the website) All of […]

Uploaded 11/4/22: Zoom meeting recording   Attention NDSGC Students (and staff and faculty), The ND Space Grant Consortium will be hosting an informational Zoom session on November 2, 2022 at 5:00 pm CST for students interested in learning how they can get involved in Spring and Summer 2023 NASA-funded programming. This session will be recorded and made available to students […]

The NDSGC met with Minot State University students and led a pre-service teacher workshop on October 7th, 2022. We conducted three hands-on activities and introduced the various NASA- and ND-based educator opportunities. Activities from the session  Pocket Solar System Thermal Mapping on Mars Strange New Planet Here are some helpful links: The Google Slides presentation […]

The NASA Offices at UND are hiring! The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium (NDSGC) and ND NASA EPSCoR Offices at UND are hiring a part-time office manager to assist with administrative tasks (e.g. mailing, invoicing, processing stipends/reimbursements, etc.). Details: Part-time, 19 hours/week Skills: Organization, Communication, Technology Pay: $18/hr Applications due: Oct. 5th Link to Flyer […]

The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium (NDSGC) is now accepting applications for the STEM Ambassador Program, a program established to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) across North Dakota. This program employs undergrad and graduate students at any NDSGC affiliate school. STEM Ambassadors host STEM activities for North Dakota students, families, and communities. STEM Ambassadors […]

What: The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium is participating in the National Eclipse Ballooning Project (NEBP) UPCOMING EVENTS:  The next meeting will be held sometime in March 2023 at UND. All are welcome, even if you didn’t attend the first info session. PAST EVENTS: An info session was held Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Download the […]

Registration Now Open! The NASA North Dakota Space Grant Consortium (NDSGC) is excited to host a FREE summer program for girls going into 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Participants will get hands-on with space science activities and work in teams on engaging projects. Activities will include: stomp rocket missions, spacecraft simulator flights, UND space […]