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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.

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

10/19/2026

Every NASA career starts somewhere.

Before becoming a NASA scientist, Dr. Ann Hornschemeier Cardiff was a student with a passion for learning and curiosity about the universe. On October 23, she'll share how that passion led to a 22-year career at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

If you've ever wondered:
✅ How NASA scientists got started
✅ What it's like to work on space missions
✅ What opportunities exist for students interested in STEM..you won't want to miss this conversation!

Join CTSGC's Discover NASA virtual speaker series and hear firsthand how a love of science can become a career exploring the cosmos.

🚀 Free to attend
🎤 Live Q&A with a NASA scientist
👥 Open to all faculty and students from CTSGC affiliate member institutions
🔭 Great for classrooms, clubs, research groups, and watch parties

Gather your classmates, colleagues, or student organization and tune in together!
🔗 Register today: https://forms.gle/Nov1bSnkMBgZnByM7

10/15/2026

Research takes flight at the 2026 CTSGC Fall Grants Expo!

What happens when student innovation, faculty mentorship, and NASA-inspired opportunities come together in one place?

Join us at the New England Air Museum for an event showcasing the incredible work of Connecticut's STEM community. Explore research and project posters, connect with CTSGC affiliates, and meet the students and faculty turning ideas into discoveries.

Whether you're learning about research opportunities, funding programs, collaborators, or simply inspiration, the Fall Grants Expo is the place to be.

✅ Meet CTSGC-funded students and faculty
✅ Learn about NASA CT Space Grant opportunities
✅ Network with educators, researchers, and STEM professionals
✅ All while exploring one of Connecticut's most unique aerospace venues

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

Join us and see how CTSGC is helping launch Connecticut's next generation of STEM leaders.

🎟️ Please RSVP today!
https://forms.gle/jo8dHe5wVuhNxhie6

10/13/2026

Today's the day!

All Fall 2026 CTSGC funding proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM tonight.

If you're still working on your application, now is the time to submit.

🔗 https://ctspacegrant.org/apply

10/12/2026

It’s the Final 48 Hours!

The deadline to submit Fall 2026 CTSGC funding proposals is less than 2 days away.

📅 October 13, 2026 | 11:59 PM

Before you click submit:

✅ Review your proposal one last time
✅ Confirm all required documents are included
✅ Verify you meet all RFP requirements

Don't wait until the last minute!

🔗 Submit now: https://ctspacegrant.org/apply

10/09/2026

What can gravitational waves tell us about the universe? How do scientists study black holes and neutron stars?

Find out on October 23 when Dr. Ann Hornschemeier Cardiff, NASA LISA Deputy Project Scientist, joins CTSGC for our next Discover NASA virtual event!

This is your chance to hear directly from a NASA astrophysicist working on missions that help answer some of the biggest questions in science.

🔭 Learn about NASA research
🚀 Explore STEM careers
❓ Ask questions during a live Q&A

Registration is open to all faculty and students from CTSGC affiliate member institutions, making this a great opportunity to connect with peers and professionals from across Connecticut's STEM community.

Bring a friend, classmate, lab group, or STEM club and join us for an inspiring conversation about science, discovery, and space exploration.

📅 October 23, 2026
🎟️ Free registration: https://forms.gle/Nov1bSnkMBgZnByM7

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