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
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
Student Highlights: Samuel Robertson
