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The NDSGC is now accepting proposals for the 2021-2022 Affiliate Synergistic and Collaborative Engagements across ND (ASCEND) program   What: The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium (NDSGC) is soliciting applications for the Affiliate Synergistic and Collaborative Engagements across ND (ASCEND) program, which is designed to promote, develop, and expand NASA research and projects within North […]

NASA-in-the-Classroom Professional Development Workshop Registration Closed Please join us for a VIRTUAL hands-on professional development workshop open to all ND educators! Stay at home and participate in this 100% virtual NASA-in-the-Classroom professional development workshop. Open to all North Dakota K-12 educators and education majors, participants will receive a free PurpleAir atmospheric sensor for the workshop […]

Attention all ND college students:  Event: Join an online informational session to hear how you can get involved in NASA Space Grant funding. There are many upcoming application deadlines for summer 2021 programs! Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Time: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM CDT (approximately 30 minutes.. with Q+A) Mode: https://und.zoom.us/j/98925558408.    Meeting ID: 980 4447 […]

The NDSGC met with Minot State University students and led a pre-service teacher workshop in February of 2021. We conducted two virtual hands-on activities and introduced the various NASA- and ND-based educator opportunities. Activities from the session  Pocket Solar System NASA GLOBE citizen science app Here are some helpful links: The Google Slides presentation can […]

Who is your Women in STEM Role Model? Attention ND students! March is Women’s History month, and we invite you to get involved. Did you know that female students are underrepresented in the majority of STEM fields? It’s time to bring visibility to our fields: let us know who your female STEM role model is! […]

Attention ND college students! On November 18, 2020, everyone is invited to join our virtual information session and learn how you can get involved with NASA! We’ll cover NASA internships, research, scholarships, outreach, and more! Eligible institutions: Bismarck State College, Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Dakota College at Bottineau, Dickinson State University, Lake Region State College, […]

NASA-in-the-Classroom Professional Development Workshop 15 PD hours were completed on 8/13/20. VIRTUAL Hands-on Professional Development Workshop open to all ND educators Stay at home and participate in this 100% virtual NASA-in-the-Classroom professional development workshop. Open to all North Dakota K-12 educators and education majors, participants will receive a free Sphero robot and join their class as […]

2020 Affiliates Meeting Recap The ND Space Grant’s Business Meeting was held virtually on May 8, 2020 from 12:00-1:00 pm. All affiliates can revisit the discussion: PDF of the slides can be found in this Google Drive link Video recording of the meeting Password: 9B*^49.+ Audio transcript of the meeting NDSGC Aurora newsletter featuring FY19 Here […]

The NDSGC released an educational website that features hands-on STEM activities for ND teachers. All lessons have been implemented in NDSGC educator workshops and highlighted because of their ability to be conducted from home. The website will continue to be used for future in-person activities, as well as integrating the STEM Ambassador program, Human Spaceflight […]

The NDSGC visited Minot State University and led a pre-service teacher workshop on Friday, March 6, 2020.  We conducted four hands-on activities and introduced the various NASA- and ND-based educator opportunities. Activities Pocket Solar System Strange New Planet UV Astronaut Rockets to the Rescue Here are some helpful links: The PowerPoint and material lists can be found here. The NASA Table Tents […]