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Washington NASA Space
Grant Consortium
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.
NASA Space Grant Program Overview
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. Through the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, NASA pioneered an approach to education dedicated to assuring a productive future in aerospace science
and technology for the nation.
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. Their purpose is
- to establish a national network of universities with interests in aeronautics, space, and related fields
- to encourage cooperation among aerospace industry, government and universities
- to encourage interdisciplinary training, research, and public service programs related to aerospace
- to recruit and train professionals, especially women and underrepresented minorities, for careers in aerospace science
- to promote a strong educational base in science, math, engineering, and technology from the elementary grades through the university levels.
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
Blanca Chavez - Program Assistant
Ashley Yun - 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. Chris Stark
North Seattle Community College
Contact: Professor Tracy Furutani
Northwest Indian College
Contact: Mr. Dan Burns
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Contact: Ms. Mary McClellan
Pacific Science Center
Contact: Ms. Zeta Strickland
Seattle Central Community College
Contact: Professor Rebecca Hartzler
Seattle University
Contact: Professor Joanne Hughes Clark
University of Puget Sound
Contact: Professor Bernard Bates
Washington State University
Contact: Professor John "Skip" Paznokas
Western Washington University
Contact: Dr.George D. Nelson
Whitman College
Contact: Dr. Andrea Dobson
Whitworth University
Contact: Professor Kamesh Sankaran
Industry Affiliates
 Aerojet
 The Boeing Company
 Tethers Unlimited Inc.
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