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A team of University of North Dakota students scored top marks in the recent National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lunabotics competition. Competing against 45 other teams from universities around the world, UND took top honors–the Joe Kosmo Award of Excellence–for scoring the most points in the competition, which took place May 26-28 at the […]

Position: Program Manager Announcement Number: AWA-AST-11-MR05191-20962 Opening Date: Jun 07, 2011 Close Date: Jun 21, 2011 Series: 340   Business Component: Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation Office of External Relations, AST-5   Duty Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia  –  Vacancies:  1   http://jobs.faa.gov/ Job number: 20962   Salary Range: $109,189 – $169,188   Grade(s): […]

Empire Arts Center to showcase fabulous images of Earth from space; exhibit sponsors include USGS and N.D. Space Grant Consortium “Earth As Art Three”, an exhibition of stunning images from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Landsat satellites, will showcase a whole new perspective on our home planet. The exhibit takes place at the […]

American Eagle recognizes the quality of training the University of North Dakota provides and the airline-ready pilots the program produces. American Eagle Airlines agrees to guarantee interviews, provided American Eagle Airlines is interviewing, to pilots graduated from the University of North Dakota who meet the following requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Science/Aviation Minimum […]

For those students graduating in August, you must be registered for a course in the semseter that you graduate. Please consult with your advisor if this applies to you. The last day to register for a course for summer semester is May 23rd. All additions after that date will require an administrative procedures petition.

This scholarship was established by the James Ray Foundation, to students majoring in space studies. James Ray has invested in more than 300 aerospace and computer ventures including Compaq computers and Cirrus Design of Duluth. The Ray Foundation has contributed more than $12 million to UND. The scholarship is given to students who maintain an […]

Like last year, Space Studies named two campus “Student of the Year” awards. This year, the nominations came from students and the final selection was made by faculty and staff. Each received a plaque to commemorate the award. The award is based on academic achievements, leadership and service to the fellow students, the department, college, […]

Among the nearly 1,500 receiving degrees from the University of North Dakota during spring commencement on Saturday will be the first graduates in the nation with degrees in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations. “It’s truly the first and only kind of its major program in the country at this point,” said Kent Lovelace, chair of […]

Dr. Seelan named “Outstanding Student Organization Advisor” for 2010-11 At the UND Memorial Union Leadership Awards Ceremony held on April 29th, 2011, Dr. Santhosh Seelan, Chair and  Professor, Department of Space Studies, was recognized as an “Outstanding Student Organization Advisor”This award recognizes student organization advisors for their commitment and dedication to students and their campus […]

The Space Studies Capstone Conference takes place the week of May 7-13 on the UND campus.   The Capstone team presentation is scheduled  for Wednesday, May 11th from 9 am to noon in Ryan Hall, room 111.  The subject of this year’s capstone project is “Providing Space-Based Services to Remote Areas”, which was also the same […]