What we do and fund

Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium, established in 1989 by NASA, prepares students for the workforce of tomorrow through hands-on education and research.

Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium opportunities are open and available to all STEM students. Our commitment stands to broaden and enhance access for all, including but not limited to first-generation college students, women, people of color, and those who wish to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Our mission

Our mission is to enhance higher education opportunities for students seeking to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); to enrich and improve STEM education at Washington’s diverse pre-college, college, university and community learning centers; and to provide public outreach for NASA missions, and thereby strengthen the future workforce for NASA and our nation.

Join us

While The William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at the University of Washington hosts our offices, more than a dozen institutions within the state of Washington form the Consortium. We are open to new affiliates, so browse our opportunities or contact us at nasa@uw.edu.

We serve the entire state of Washington through Space Grant programs at the following affiliates:

  • Bellevue College
  • Central Washington University
  • Everett Community College
  • Geeking Out Kids of Color
  • Heritage University
  • Museum of Flight
  • North Seattle College
  • Northwest Indian College
  • Pacific Science Center
  • Peninsula College
  • Pierce College — Fort Steilacoom
  • University of Washington
  • Washington State University
  • Western Washington University
  • Whitworth University

Additional support

We also receive support for our programs thanks to funding from the following generous organizations: