• Sponsoring Education and Research in Wyoming

  • Promoting K–12 Outreach and STEM Inquiry

  • Equipping Students for Successful Careers

  • Exploring STEM with High-Altitude Ballooning

  • Connecting Researchers, Students, and Citizens

The Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium sponsors education and research programs in the state of Wyoming in support of NASA missions, serving as a link between citizens of the state and NASA programs. It is one of 52 consortia representing each state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Our programs include research fellowships and internships for students at the University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges, scholarship programs for community college students in STEM majors, grants for college and university faculty, and educational resources and programs for Wyoming K-12 students and teachers.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec 4:  WiMSE Luncheon — Classroom Building 219

Feb 5, 2025:  High-Altitude Balloon Launch — Sheridan

Mar 2025:  High-Altitude Balloon Launch — Cody

Apr 17, 2025:  High-Altitude Balloon Launch — Casper

May 7, 2025:  High-Altitude Balloon Launch — Riverton

May 20, 2025:  Women in STEM Conference — UW Campus

ACTIVE APPLICATIONS

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award — Apply by December 2, 2024

FY 2025 NASA EPSCoR Rapid Response Research (R3) Grants — Pre-Proposals due December 13, 2024

2025 NASA Center Summer Internships — Apply by February 28, 2025 (rolling deadline)

2025 NASA JPL Summer Internships — Apply by March 28, 2025

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

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Science Kitchen

The Science Kitchen is a center for introducing students to physical sciences through hands-on exploration and problem solving. In the Science Kitchen, K-12 students and teachers can build, create, and explore scientific ideas through interactive experiments and group work.

WOMEN IN STEM

Many young women in junior and senior high start to lose interest in science and engineering careers. Our annual Women in STEM conferences allow women in grades 7-12 to learn first-hand about careers in science, math, engineering, and technology from accomplished professional women.

HARRY C. VAUGHAN PLANETARIUM

Everyone including UW students, faculty, K-12 groups, families, and the general public are welcome at the Harry C. Vaughan planetarium. We offer in-person public and private shows at this time. Visit our website for more information about available shows.

HIGH-ALTITUDE BALLOONING

Our high-altitude balloon program has allowed us to fly dozens of balloons and payloads with schools and other K-12 educational groups in Wyoming. Our hope is that these exciting events provide authentic learning experiences for students and teachers across the state.

WiMSE

WiMSE is a student-driven organization supported by faculty and staff representing STEM fields across campus. It provides personal and professional development opportunities to students so that they gain the skills to be successful in their academic and professional careers.

UW TETON STEM ACADEMY

The UW Teton STEM Academy is a competitive annual summer camp for rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders in Wyoming. Each year students explore subjects related to science, technology, engineering, and math.

Sneak Peak at December 2024
A list of upcoming events, deadlines, active applications and proposals, and other newsworthy items that we would like to highlight for December 2024.

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Student Highlights: Annalise Gade
As a senior in mechanical engineering at UW, Annalise investigates hydrogen embrittlement in pipeline steel—the seeping of hydrogen atoms into the steel, leading to a loss of ductility and strength in the metal.

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