What is Space Grant?

The Space Grant College and Fellowship program is a NASA program that aims to support education and outreach of space related research and events

• Founded in 1988

• Operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico

New York Space gRant

The New York Space Grant is a group of colleges, universities and industry partners that work together to create a variety of opportunities and exposure for individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines and NASA specific initiatives.

New York’s Consortium Mission

As a consortium, the NYSG aims to:

• Inspire, engage and educate students in STEM disciplines

• Prepare the future STEM workforce for high technology industries, particularly those industries located in the state of New York

• Positively impact the diversity and readiness of NY students who choose to pursue advanced STEM degrees or enter the STEM workforce

• Build the influence of NY higher education and industry collaborations

New York’s Consortium Strategic Plan

In order to work towards the New York’s Consortium Mission, the New York Space Grant Consortium’s strategic plan includes the following goals:

• NYSG provides opportunity grants to support hands-on NASA related research, projects, competitions, events, and programming for higher or secondary education

• Check out our Opportunity Grant page for more information

• NYSG provides scholarships, fellowships and internships to students conducting research related to NASA’s strategic goals 

  • Check out our Students page for more information

• Engage K-12 STEM educators, students and the general public alike in enlightening STEM experiences

  • Check out our K-12 and Events pages for more information

Impact

To learn about the impact of the New York Space Grant Consortium visit our News page.

Meet the NYSG Team

AFFILIATE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Affiliate Colleges and Universities

Museum and Industry Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Space Grant?

• The Space Grant College and Fellowship program is a NASA program that aims to support education and outreach of space related research and events

Who does NYSG work with?

• NYSG works with a variety of colleges, universities, industry partners, educators, and many other groups and individuals

• A list of our affiliates can be found above under Affiliate Colleges and Universities and Museum and Industry Partners

What are some things that NYSG is involved in?

• Find our more about what NYSG and it’s impact on our News page

How can I get involved?

• If you are a student, find opportunities here

• If you are a college, university or industry partner, find opportunities here

• If you are connected with K-12, find opportunities here

What are the requirements needed to receive funding from the New York Space Grant?

Requirements Linked Here.

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD)

• About: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/armd/

Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD)

• About: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/exploration-systems-development

Science Mission Directorate (SMD)

• About: https://science.nasa.gov/about-us

• Focus Areas: https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical/focus-areas

Space Operations Mission Directorate

• About: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/space-operations-mission-directorate

Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)

• About: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/home/index.html

• Resources: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/about_us/resources/index.html

  • Tech Taxonomy: https://www.nasa.gov/offices/oct/taxonomy/index.html

Human Research Program (HRP)

• About: https://www.nasa.gov/hrp/

• More Research Areas: https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical/programs/space-biology

• Resources

  • Decadal Surveys (Astrophysics, Heliophysics, Planetary Sci, & Earth Sci.) https://science.nasa.gov/about-us/science-strategy/decadal-surveys

 Contact Us!