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All Montana campuses of higher education with at least one non-medical STEM degree are part of the Consortium. Check out the opportunities via the menu.
About MSGC
The Montana Space Grant Consortium (MTSGC) works to strengthen education in Montana in NASA-related fields. In addition, the program works toward NASA STEM Engagement priorities. To accomplish the overarching goal, MTSGC offers a set of student and faculty opportunities geared toward hands-on projects and other effective engagement styles. MTSGC’s motto is “Inspire - Imagine - Innovate”.
Academic Affiliates of MTSGC consist of all the colleges and universities in the state that offer at least one STEM degree. Fourteen of our current 23 academic affiliates are community colleges and seven of these are Tribal Colleges. MTSGC Academic Affiliates vary widely in size and scope, which allows the program to reach a diverse population of Montana students. Other Consortium partners include aerospace industry businesses, non-profit organizations, and museums. MTSGC works with these Affiliates and partners, and through the government and public outreach, to promote an active STEM base in the state.
Core unique MTSGC elements include the BOREALIS ballooning programs, local internship and undergraduate research programs, small satellite projects, unmanned aerial systems projects, the Space Public Outreach Team, and Faculty Fellowships. These programs are specifically targeted to align with NASA’s mission and interests in Montana. For instance, MTSGC is supporting research that has made Montana State University one of the top three most active academic small satellite programs in the country. Additionally, MTSGC continues to lead collaborations with Space Grant Consortia across the country for balloon-borne data collection during total solar eclipses worldwide.
MTSGC offers hands-on workshops to introduce students to research, especially those who do not currently have research opportunities on their home campus. The workshops are designed to help participants learn what it means to conduct research and to inspire them to pursue further research opportunities, becoming our next generation of innovators.
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Leadership note: MSGC/NASA EPSCoR Director Dr. Angela Des Jardins will be in Zambia as a Fulbright Scholar July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. She will be mostly out of normal contact during this time. For Space Grant and NASA EPSCoR items, contact Interim Director Dr. Meredith Hecker and/orProgram Coordinator Chris Flynn. Contact information.
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