About

A part of NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program since 1990, the ISGC continually strives to improve and inspire Iowa’s future in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The ISGC supports aerospace research, education and outreach activities for all Iowans with NASA internships, fellowships, and scholarships, competitions for grants within higher education members (with NASA Mission Directorate alignment), as well as informal education grants with outreach affiliates.

With the help of six universities across the state, as well as a number of private industry, educational and government organizations, and science museums, ISGC is able to carry out its goals. Funding from the ISGC for grants and projects is allocated through our affiliates.

Members

Core Institutions

Institution	Contact
	Dr. Maria Bohorquez Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives Drake University 216 Cline Hall, 2802 Forest Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311 Voice: 515-271-2595 maria.bohorquez@drake.edu
	Dr. Reza Montazami Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Iowa State University 2094 Black Engineering Ames, IA 50011 Voice: 515-294-8733 reza@iastate.edu
	Dr. Jasper S. Halekas Associate Professor, Physics & Astronomy The University of Iowa 414 Van Allen Hall Iowa City, IA 52242 Voice: 319-335-1929 jasper-halekas@uiowa.edu
	Dr. Patrick P. Pease Associate Provost for Academic Affairs University of Northern Iowa Seerley Hall 020 Cedar Falls, IA 50614 Voice: 319-273-2518 patrick.pease@uni.edu

Academic Affiliates

Institution	Contact
	Dr. Kari A. Hensen Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences Des Moines Area Community College 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50023 Voice: 515-964-6299 kahensen@dmacc.edu
	Dr. Danial J. Neebel Professor, Engineering & Computer Science Loras College Science Hall, Room 234, Box 210 Dubuque, IA 52001 Voice: 563-588-7815 danial.neebel@loras.edu

Industrial Affiliates

Company	Contact
	Aerodyne Labs Jennifer Nelson
	Collins Aerospace Alan Tribble
	Softronics, Ltd. Robert Stemowski

Government Affiliates

Department	Contact
	Ames Lab., U.S. DoE Thomas Lograsso
	Iowa Dept. of Education Vacant – TBD
	Iowa DOT – Aviation Bureau Tim McClung
	National Lab for Agriculture and the Environment Thomas Sauer

Outreach Affiliates

Organization	Contact
	Grout Museum District Carrsan Morrisey
	Iowa Academy of Science Craig Johnson
	Iowa Aviation Promotion Group, Inc. Chuck McDonald
	ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development Debbie Nistler
	National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Erin Dragotto
	Putnam Museum Rachael Mullins
	Science Center of Iowa Curt Simmons