Iowa Space Grant Consortium

Announcements

NASA DEVELOP Paid Research Opportunity

The University of Wyoming is hosting a NASA DEVELOP pop-up node this fall semester. This is a 10-week paid research opportunity, and is open to any current students and recent college graduates as well as transitioning/early career professionals.

Applications are open May 16th-June 24th.

NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local, national, and international communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA’s Earth observing fleet of satellites. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science.

Responsibilities will include: literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables- such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance.

Applicants should expect to commit to 20-29 hours per week during their term. This position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level.

Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found HERE

New Releases for Academic Projects and Curriculum Development

NEWLY RELEASED: ISGC’s Curriculum Development Program – deadline is September 16, 2022. ISGC requests proposals that will help with the development of STEM related curricula aligned with NASA Mission Directorates, with a focus on improving student skills. For more information on the Curriculum Development Program, please visit https://www.iaspacegrant.org/funding/faculty/

NEWLY RELEASED: ISGC’s Academic Projects Program deadline is September 16, 2022. This program is open to researchers and faculty at our current Academic Affiliates: DMACC and Loras College. For more information on the Academic Projects program, please visit https://www.iaspacegrant.org/funding/faculty/

Summer Faculty Fellowship through NASA Ideas*

Johnson Space Center Human Health and Performance Directorate is opening up a summer faculty fellowship through the NASA ideas* Faculty Fellowship.

The goals of the NASA ideas* Faculty Fellowship includes enabling accessibility for under-represented scientists in space research by expanding our reach among diverse populations through non-traditional faculty partnerships.

The NASA ideas* faculty Fellowship application requires:
– Two-page application
– Curriculum Vitae
– Letter of Recommendation from the Dean

Deadline submission is May 20, 2022. Send your application, CV, and letter of recommendation to jsc-health-performance-lab@mail.nasa.gov

For more information on the fellowship and to find the application, please visit HERE

ISGC Job Opening

We are looking for a program assistant to help with NASA EPSCoR and ISGC grants. Please consider this opportunity and apply if this fits your career goals.

To learn more about the opportunity, please visit the link provided HERE.

NASA Iowa Space Grant Consortium names Sara Nelson as Interim Director

Iowa provides a positive impact with national program as Director Tomas Gonzalez-Torres moves up to lead the NASA Office of STEM Engagement as the Space Grant Project Manager. With his departure on April 11, 2022, Dr. Sara D. Nelson has been named as the interim director of the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC). Dr. Nelson previously served as the Assistant Director for Education and Outreach of the ISGC and is thrilled to take this next step. Nelson continues to work as faculty at the School of Education and conducts research in STEM Education.

Nelson also uses her expertise to work alongside the Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program, developing STEM educational programs and STEM literacy outreach across the state of Iowa. We have absolutely no doubt that all this experience will help her continue to thrive in this new leadership position.

Nelson received her Ph.D. in literacy education and M.Ed. in science education from Iowa State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Luther College.

In addition to her work at Iowa State University, Dr. Nelson sits on the North Central STEM Advisory Board for the Governor’s STEM Council, and the Science and Children Advisory Board of the National Science Teaching Association.

Please join us in congratulating Sara on this new leadership role and welcoming her into our esteemed program. We are encouraged to see where the ISGC goes next with Sara at the helm.

UNI Women in STEM: A New Generation

As the semester winds down, we have two more stories from the UNI @ Wind Cave experience. In addition to the research being done at the cave, a second goal of the work is provide unique opportunities for students to find and develop their research and leadership potentials. This week we feature the thoughts and stories from the women of the team.

#windcavewednesday #UNIatwindcave

This Wind Cave collaboration is based upon work currently supported by the NASA Iowa Space Grant Consortium under NASA Award No. 80NSSC20M0107 and is composed of members from the UNI Department of Biology , UNI Communication and Media Internships & Jobs, University of Northern Iowa Earth and Environmental Sciences, and UNI Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Filming and production carried out by students from UNI Communication and Media. Music composed by a student from the UNI School of Music .

To view the YouTube video of this accomplishment, please visit HERE