NASA Pathways Internships are open now and close on September 16th! This opportunity offers a direct pipeline to full-time employment at NASA upon graduation.
To apply and see more information, go HERE
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NASA RockOn, RockSat-C, and RockSat-X Opportunities
Interested in engaging within the RockOn, RockSat-C, or RockSat-X NASA Programs? Intent to Fly forms are due on September 21, 2022 by 11:59PM EDT. All information regarding these programs can be found HERE
In Memory of Chuck McDonald
The Iowa Space Grant Consortium is saddened to share the news of the loss of Chuck McDonald of the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group, Inc. (IAPGI). Chuck was instrumental in the formation and running of the IAPG. Even after he stepped down as president, he continued to lead by example. He was passionate about students learning to fly, and for that reason the ISGC got involved to assist the IAPGI in their mission. The ISGC will continue to the IAPGI in Chuck’s honor. He really cared about aviation and making sure that people knew that aviation is strong in Iowa. He will be sorely missed!
For more about Chuck’s amazing life story, please visit: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/obituaries/dmr125450.
IAPG Board of Directors Statement on the Passing of Chuck McDonald
September 9, 2022: Ankeny, IA –
The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group (IAPG) regrets to report the passing of its long-time Executive Director, Chuck McDonald (Charles H. McDonald Obituary). Chuck had a passion for aviation and grew IAPG into an effective non-profit organization providing positive aviation exposure to tens of thousands of Iowans. Programs included the annual Fly Iowa event held at a different Iowa airport each year, the Fly Iowa Challenge promoting air tourism in Iowa, and aviation rallies that exposed youth and their parents to aviation and the possibilities of aviation careers. The most recent initiative was development of an aviation scholarship program that the IAPG board of directors unanimously insisted be named the Chuck McDonald Aviation Training Scholarship.
The IAPG board of directors is comprised of volunteer members who are passionate about promoting aviation in Iowa. In the coming weeks, the Board will be transitioning business operations, communicating with membership, updating its website, and continuing to work on its core programs that support the mission of the association. The annual meeting is planned for November 12th with more details to come. The Board extends its sympathy to Chuck’s family and expresses immense gratitude for the impact he has had on aviation in Iowa. It also thanks IAPG members for their continued support during this time and looks forward to a strong future for IAPG.
NASA Graduate Research Opportunity
Opportunity for NASA Space Technology Graduate Research: Proposal deadline is November 2, 2022. Up to four years of support are possible for doctoral students. In addition, a $40,000 annual stipend will be available for researchers.
For more information regarding this opportunity, please visit HERE
ISGC and INE Partnership Development
The ISGC and Iowa NASA EPSCoR (INE) had a great time at the NASA Better Together Conference last week, and was happy to assist and support Iowa State researcher Dr. Azadeh Sheidaei in connecting and collaborating with fellow colleagues and NASA Center researchers.
To check out funding opportunities for partnership development, check out this link through INE.