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NASA CT Space Grant Consortium is a federally mandated grant, internship, and scholarship program. and Puerto Rico.

The NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium consists of 22 affiliate universities and community colleges throughout the state of Connecticut. We provide a range of opportunities to faculty and students at our affiliate institutions. These opportunities include research fellowships & grants, project grants, scholarships, internship funding, travel grants, programming grants, and several workshops. The Consortium also has a strong professional network within the aerospace and engineering industry in Connecticut, giving us the ability to help students and interested faculty members the opportunity to connect with numerous companies for research and/ or internship opportunities. NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium (CTSGC) is a federally mandated grant, internship, and scholarship program that is funded as a part of NASA Education. There are Space Grant Consortia in all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. NASA CTSGC, in an effort to encourage broader participation in NASA research programs, was formed in 1991 by the following post-secondary education institutions: Trinity College, University of Connecticut, and University of New Haven with the University of Hartford as the lead institution.

11/11/2026

Could a NASA internship be part of your future?

Join us on December 4 from 12:30-1:30 PM for Discover NASA: Early Careers - Internships and Other Opportunities at NASA Centers with Katie McKee, Early Career Programs Manager for the Sciences and Exploration Directorate at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Learn about internships, research experiences, eligibility requirements, application timelines, and how to build a strong application for NASA opportunities.

Bring your questions and discover pathways to scientific discovery and exploration!

🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/y3hZJRndtQSagFsDA

11/09/2026

Thank You for Making Our Annual Grants Expo a Success!

Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, and supported this year's CT Space Grant’s Annual Grants Expo. We were honored to showcase the outstanding accomplishments of our student researchers, faculty mentors, educators, and industry partners from across Connecticut.

From innovative research posters and engaging discussions to new collaborations and discoveries, the Expo highlighted the incredible talent and dedication within our STEM community. Your work is helping advance scientific knowledge, strengthen Connecticut's STEM ecosystem, and inspire the next generation of explorers, innovators, and problem-solvers.

At CT Space Grant, we are proud to support and celebrate the students, faculty and professionals who are and driving innovation forward. Together, we are empowering future scientists, engineers, educators, and researchers who will help shape tomorrow's discoveries.

Thank you for being part of a community that continues to demonstrate how through research, education, and collaboration.

11/08/2026

Celebrate National STEM Day with CTSGC!

Today, Nov. 8th, the Connecticut Space Grant Consortium celebrates the students, educators, researchers, and partners who are helping shape the future through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Every experiment, research project, classroom lesson, mentorship opportunity, and innovative idea contributes to a stronger STEM workforce and inspires the next generation of explorers, problem-solvers, and leaders.

At CTSGC, we are proud to support programs that connect students and educators with hands-on learning, research experiences, and NASA-inspired opportunities that help turn curiosity into discovery.

🌎 Inspire curiosity
🔬 Advance research
🚀 Launch innovation
⭐ Build the future

Thank you to everyone across our affiliate institutions and partner organizations who work every day to expand access to STEM opportunities throughout Connecticut.

Happy National STEM Day!

11/05/2026

Attention K-12 Educators!

Want to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for STEM?

The Plant the Moon Challenge gives students the opportunity to investigate how future astronauts might grow food on the Moon and Mars through hands-on research using simulated lunar and Martian soil.

🚀 Real-world STEM applications
🌱 NASA-inspired investigations
🔬 Inquiry-based learning
🤝 Teamwork and problem-solving

Bring the excitement of Artemis-era space exploration into your classroom and help your students become the next generation of innovators.

📅 Apply by 11/18/2026
🔗 https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019910377fdd7955bf7caa082d1fff73

11/02/2026

Discover NASA: Early Careers - Internships and Other Opportunities at NASA Centers

Interested in launching your career with NASA? Join us on December 4, 2026, from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM for an engaging virtual Discover NASA session focused on internships, research experiences, and other early-career opportunities available across NASA Centers.

Featured Speaker: Katie McKee
Early Career Programs Manager for the Sciences and Exploration Directorate at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Katie oversees programs supporting students, interns, post-baccalaureate researchers, and postdoctoral researchers. She works alongside NASA scientists and leadership to develop opportunities that help early-career researchers build scientific expertise, gain professional skills, and receive valuable mentorship as they pursue careers in science and exploration.

During this session, you'll learn about: ✅ NASA internships and research opportunities
✅ Eligibility requirements and key application deadlines
✅ Tips for submitting a competitive application
✅ Early-career pathways and professional development opportunities at NASA
✅ Live Q&A to get your questions answered

Whether you're exploring your first NASA opportunity or preparing your next application, don't miss this chance to learn directly from someone dedicated to helping the next generation of scientists and engineers succeed.

🔗 Register to participate online:
https://forms.gle/y3hZJRndtQSagFsDA

10/30/2026

Looking for inspiration? You'll find it at the 2026 CTSGC Fall Grants Expo.

Every research poster tells a story. Every project represents a question explored, a problem solved, or a new idea brought to life.

Join NASA CT Space Grant Consortium as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and affiliate institutions. Learn about current research, discover future funding opportunities, and connect with individuals who share a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

This is more than an expo. It's a chance to see the impact of CTSGC programs firsthand and meet the people helping shape Connecticut's STEM future.

🔭 Explore student and faculty research
🤝 Connect with the CTSGC community
🚀 Discover NASA-related opportunities
🏛️ Enjoy the exhibits of the New England Air Museum

📍 New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
🕜 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Come celebrate innovation, discovery, and the next generation of explorers.

🎟️ RSVP and join us!
https://forms.gle/jo8dHe5wVuhNxhie6

10/27/2026

CT Space Grant Awardees: Don't Miss the Deadline!

Are you presenting a poster at the CT Space Grant Grants Expo on November 6?

⏰ Tomorrow is the final day to submit your poster details for inclusion in the event program.

Make sure your research is represented and attendees can find your work! Scan the QR code and submit your poster information today.

✅ Provide your poster title
✅ Confirm your award information
✅ Be included in the official event program

Don't miss out! Submit your information now to be included before the program deadline.

10/26/2026

How can a CTSGC-funded faculty award make an impact?

Robert Sheftel, CT State Community College: Naugatuck Valley
-ACE Director
-Academic Coach
-NASA Drone Team Coach
-NASA Club Advisor
-CIS Adjunct

"This award expanded access to hands-on STEM learning, giving community college students the opportunity to explore emerging technologies through project-based experiences that emphasized creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application. Students gained valuable technical skills, increased confidence, and greater awareness of STEM education and career pathways, while building projects that transformed them from technology consumers into technology creators. Just as importantly, the funding established a framework for future STEM initiatives and strengthened the role of experiential learning in preparing the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers."

Your story could be next.

10/21/2026

Keep an eye on the skies, Connecticut!

One of fall's most anticipated celestial events arrives October 21-22 as the Orionid Meteor Shower reaches its peak. Created by debris from Halley's Comet, the Orionids can produce up to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies.

So set your alarm, grab a blanket, and look up before dawn for your chance to catch these fast-moving streaks of light across the night sky.

https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/meteors-meteorites/orionids/

10/20/2026

Who will you meet at the 2026 CTSGC Fall Grants Expo?

Future engineers. Researchers. Scientists. Educators. Innovators.

The NASA CT Space Grant Consortium Fall Grants Expo is your opportunity to connect with the people shaping the future of STEM in Connecticut. Hear directly from students and faculty supported through CTSGC programs, view research posters, and learn how NASA CT Space Grant is helping launch the next generation of STEM leaders.

Join us for an afternoon of discovery, networking, and inspiration at the New England Air Museum.

📍 New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
🕜 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ Will you be there? Be sure to RSVP today!
If you haven't already, please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining us!
https://forms.gle/jo8dHe5wVuhNxhie6

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http://www.ctspacegrant.org/

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