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NASA Pathways Intern Announcement

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NASA will be posting JSC’s next set of Pathways Intern announcements on February 10, 2020, so if you are interested, polish off those resumes and take a look! Also included is a brochure that assists applicants in navigating the USAJobs.gov application process (see attached).   NASA USA Jobs Brochure PDF   For more details about […]

Atmospherium Shows – UND Aerospace Community Day

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Larry Cat in Space: https://fdod.vhx.tv/products/larry-cat-in-space-2k   Dream to Discovery: Inside NASA: https://fdod.vhx.tv/products/from-dream-to-discovery-inside-nasa   Into the Deep: https://fdod.vhx.tv/products/into-the-deep   Apollo’s Legacy: https://fdod.vhx.tv/products/explorations-5-apollo-s-legacy

VCSU: Pre-service teacher workshop – 11/20/19

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The NDSGC conducted a pre-service teacher workshop on 11/20/19 with Kathleen Bennett Zaun’s students at Valley City State University. Participant Survey   Downloads: The PowerPoint and material lists for Rockets to the Rescue and other activities can be found in the NDSGC Google Drive of Educational Resources NASA Table Tents pdf    For additional information, please contact Caitlin […]

UND: Pre-service teacher workshop – Oct. 22, 2019

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The NDSGC conducted a pre-service teacher workshop on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.  We conducted three hands-on activities and introduced the various NASA- and ND-based educator opportunities. Following the classroom activities, we journeyed across UND Aerospace and toured the Human Spaceflight Lab and Atmospherium. Activities Pocket Solar System Rockets to the Rescue Thermal Mapping on Mars Here […]

Saturn Five Rocket in Houston, Texas

ND Educators: Apply now to attend a hands-on NASA conference!

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Saturn Five Rocket in Houston, Texas

Attention North Dakota pre-and in-service educators!  The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium (NDSGC) is now accepting applications for up to four North Dakota-based educators to attend the Space Exploration Educator’s Conference (SEEC), which is a hands-on and immersive NASA conference at Space Center Houston (TX). To apply, please see the application process below:   Who […]

NDSGC is hiring: UND GSA Position

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The NDSGC is accepting applications for a Graduate Service Assistantship (GSA).  The following information can be downloaded as a 1-page PDF by clicking this link. Application Deadline: November 4, 2019 Eligibility: U.S. Citizen Graduate Student Enrolled at the University of North Dakota 3.5 Minimum GPA Position Details: 1/2 time appointment Spring semester 2020 appointment Position […]

Minot State University: Pre-service teacher workshop

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The NDSGC visited Minot State University and led a pre-service teacher workshop on Friday, October 4, 2019.  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 […]

NASA Competition Team Applications now open

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Call for Proposals for STEM competitions (K-12 and college) Who: all STEM- or NASA-related competition teams Deadline: November 15, 2019   The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium (NDSGC) is now accepting applications for STEM- or NASA-related student competition teams. This may include, but not limited to: FIRST Robotics, UAS, FSAE, HASP, Student Launch, Design Build […]

Near-Space Balloon Challenge, NASA launch opportunity begins

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Registration is now open for the ninth annual state-wide Near-Space Balloon Challenge!   About the launch project Once called the Near-Space Balloon Competition, we have transitioned it into a challenge, in order to increase the program’s collaborative and student-led learning goals! We will host a total of ten teams in a hands-on STEM program, which […]

K-12 Teacher Opportunity – NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies

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Program Description: The NASA Climate Change Research Initiative – CCRI is a year-long STEM engagement opportunity for STEM educators to work directly with NASA scientists, lead research teams and develop STEM curriculum for their current classes. Educators participating in this opportunity will become associate researchers at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) and […]