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 AND DEADLINES
May 17: Women in STEM Conference
May 20: Women in STEM Virtual Conference
June 3: Deadline to register for our High-Altitude Balloon Workshop
July 16–24: Wyoming Teton STEM Academy (cancelled!)
July 17–23: Windy Ridge Foundation Astro Camp
July 26–28: High-Altitude Balloon Workshop
– Spring 2022 MSE Seminar Schedule
– NASA EPSCoR Travel Grants (applications accepted year-round)
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OUTREACH PROGRAMS
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.
HIGH-ALTITUDE BALLOONING
Since 2014, our high-altitude balloon program has allowed us to launch balloons and payloads with dozens of schools, science camps, after school programs, and other educational groups. We hope that these exciting high-altitude ballooning events provide authentic learning experiences for students and teachers across Wyoming.
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.
WiMSE
WiMSE is a student-driven organization, supported staff and faculty representing STEM fields across campus, that provides personal and professional development opportunities to students so that they gain the skills to be successful in their careers.
WOMEN IN STEM
Many young women in junior high and high school 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 are currently offering in-person private shows and virtual shows at this time. Visit our website for more information about available shows.