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Washington
NASA Space Grant Consortium

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141 Johnson Hall
Box 351310
Seattle, WA 98195-1310
 
Monday - Friday
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
 
Phone: (206) 543-1943
Toll-Free: (800) 659-1943
Fax: (206) 543-0179

The Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium was established in 1989 with a grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and is housed in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington. The Consortium's mission is to further science, mathematics and technology education and aerospace science and engineering research for Washington's diverse learners of all ages.

National Overview and History

In 1989, NASA took the century-old idea of a land grant university and gave it a new spin for the 21st century, creating space grant colleges and universities.

The goal of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program is to contribute to the nation's science enterprise by funding education, research, and informal education projects through a national network of university-based Space Grant consortia.

The University of Washington was one of the first Space Grant universities in the country. Currently, 52 independently governed consortia administer NASA Space Grant programs in research, education, and public service.

The objectives of the National Space Grant Program are to:

  • Promote a strong science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education base from elementary through secondary levels while preparing teachers in these grade levels to become more effective at improving student academic outcomes.
  • Establish and maintain a national network of universities with interests and capabilities in aeronautics, space and related fields.
  • Encourage cooperative programs among universities, aerospace industry, and federal, state and local governments.
  • Encourage interdisciplinary training, research and public service programs related to aerospace.
  • Recruit and train U.S. citizens, especially women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities, for careers in aerospace science and technology.

Administrative Staff

Robert Winglee - Director
Janice DeCosmo - Associate Director
Erika Harnett - Associate Director
Julie Lutz - Associate Director
Janis Peffers - Manager
J. Carlos Chavez - Student Programs Coordinator
Irene Svete - Public Information Specialist
Sarah Ebreo - Program Assistant
Nurryyah Ibrahim - Program Assistant

Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium Members

University of Washington
Contact: Professor Robert Winglee


Central Washington University
Contact: Professor Michael Jackson


Heritage University
Contact: Professor Greg Van Doren


Museum of Flight
Contact: Mr. Seth Margolis


North Central Educational Service District
Contact: Mr. Mark Cheney


Northwest Indian College
Contact: Dr. Joel Green


Pacific Science Center
Contact: Ms. Zeta Strickland


Seattle Central Community College
Contact: Professor Wendy Rockhill


Seattle University
Contact: Professor Joanne Hughes Clark


University of Puget Sound
Contact: Professor Bernard Bates


Washington State University
Contact: Dr. Mary Sanchez Lanier


Western Washington University
Contact: Dr. George D. Nelson


Whitman College
Contact: Dr. Andrea Dobson


Whitworth University
Contact: Professor Kamesh Sankaran


Industry & Educational Partners

Aerojet Logo   Aerojet

Tethers Logo   Tethers Unlimited Inc.

Woodruff Scientific Logo   Woodruff Scientific Inc.

NSCC Logo   North Seattle Community College

WSU Vancouver Logo   Washington State University Vancouver

WSTA Logo   Washington Science Teachers Association

Private Support

Friends of Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium

Louise and Irving R. Donnergaard Endowment

Sigurd Olsen Endowment

Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Diversity Scholarship

Bonnie Dunbar Award

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