1 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat National Council of Space Grant Directors Spring Meeting Washington, D.C. March 5 - 7, 2009 National Council of Space Grant Directors Spring Meeting Washington, D.C. March 5 - 7, 2009

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10 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat

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13 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Joyce Winterton’s Update Joyce Winterton’s Update

14 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Executive Committee Update National Council of Space Grant Directors Spring Meeting Washington, D.C. March 5, 2009 Executive Committee Update National Council of Space Grant Directors Spring Meeting Washington, D.C. March 5, 2009

15 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Since We Last Met…

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17 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Happy Holidays?

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19 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Special Thanks To… Steve Nichols (TX) Council Chair 1990 – 1992 Steve Nichols (TX) Council Chair 1990 – 1992

20 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Special Thanks To… Marty Eisenberg (FL) Council Chair 1992 – 1994 Marty Eisenberg (FL) Council Chair 1992 – 1994

21 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Special Thanks To… Steve Horan (NM) Council Chair 1994 – 1996 Steve Horan (NM) Council Chair 1994 – 1996

22 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Special Thanks To… Mary Sandy (VA) Council Chair 1996 – 1998 Mary Sandy (VA) Council Chair 1996 – 1998

23 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Special Thanks To… Dick Henry (MD) Council Chair 1998 – 2000 Dick Henry (MD) Council Chair 1998 – 2000

24 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Special Thanks To… John Wefel (LA) Council Chair 2000 – 2002 John Wefel (LA) Council Chair 2000 – 2002

25 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Special Thanks To… Bill Hiscock (MT) Council Chair 2002 – 2004 Bill Hiscock (MT) Council Chair 2002 – 2004

26 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Special Thanks To… John Gregory (AL) Council Chair 2004 – 2006 John Gregory (AL) Council Chair 2004 – 2006

27 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Special Thanks To… Bill Garrard (MN) Council Chair Bill Garrard (MN) Council Chair

28 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat Special Thanks To… Chris Koehler (CO) Council Chair 2008 – 2010 Chris Koehler (CO) Council Chair 2008 – 2010

29 Background image taken at 100,000 feet by a student BalloonSat What Ex-Comm is Doing For You! What Ex-Comm is Doing For You!

30 Who Is Your Ex-Comm? Chris Koehler (CO)Chair Chris Fritsen (NV)Vice-Chair Peter Sukanek (MS)Treasurer Gerado Morrell (PR)Secretary Bill Garrard (MN)Past Chair Peter Schultz (RI) Jeff Hoffman (MA) Barrett Caldwell (IN) Chris Brown (NC) John Gregory (AL) Erian Armanios (GA) Bill Byrd (IA)Nominating Committee Chair

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33 Telecons: - Monthly NASA Telecons with NASA HQ

34 What Ex-Comm is Doing For You: - Monthly Ex-Comm Telecons

35 What Ex-Comm is Doing For You: Budget

36 What Ex-Comm is Doing For You: - Surveys

37 What Ex-Comm is Doing For You: - Subcommittees

38 What Ex-Comm is Doing For You: - Newsletters

39 What Ex-Comm is Doing For You: - Lists

40 What Ex-Comm is Doing For You: - December 4, 2008

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47 of 30 The National Space Grant Program Presentation to the Obama Transition Team NASA Headquarters January 6, 2009

48 of 30 Introductions: Chris Koehler Council Chair/Colorado Director University of Colorado at Boulder Mary Sandy Virginia Director Old Dominion University Mary Sandy Virginia Director Old Dominion University Yervant Terzian New York Director Cornell University Yervant Terzian New York Director Cornell University Luke Flynn Hawaii Director University of Hawaii Luke Flynn Hawaii Director University of Hawaii Bill Hiscock Montana Director Montana State University Bill Hiscock Montana Director Montana State University

49 of 30 Who, How, & Where…

50 of 30 Who We Are: - Congressionally Mandated - Unique National Network - Diverse, Multifaceted, & Multidisciplinary - NASA - Pump in the Pipeline - Budgeted and Highly Leveraged - Relevant - Congressionally Mandated - Unique National Network - Diverse, Multifaceted, & Multidisciplinary - NASA - Pump in the Pipeline - Budgeted and Highly Leveraged - Relevant

51 of 30 We Are Congressionally Mandated October 30, 1987 When did it all start?

52 of 30 “…contribute to the nation's science enterprise by funding education, research, and public service projects through a national network of university-based Space Grant consortia.” 1. National Network 2. Cooperative Programs 3. Interdisciplinary 4. Recruit and Train 5. Promote STEM “…contribute to the nation's science enterprise by funding education, research, and public service projects through a national network of university-based Space Grant consortia.” 1. National Network 2. Cooperative Programs 3. Interdisciplinary 4. Recruit and Train 5. Promote STEM We Are Congressionally Mandated

53 of 30 We Are A Unique National Network 52 Consortia (every state + D.C. and PR) 844 Affiliates Universities, state and community colleges government, industry, & non-profits A national program run at the state level The “grass-roots” of America’s Space program 52 Consortia (every state + D.C. and PR) 844 Affiliates Universities, state and community colleges government, industry, & non-profits A national program run at the state level The “grass-roots” of America’s Space program

54 of 30 We Are A Unique National Network: Directors are world-class scientists, engineers, and educators dedicated to STEM education Serve state, regional, and national needs Directors are world-class scientists, engineers, and educators dedicated to STEM education Serve state, regional, and national needs

55 of 30 We Are Multifaceted & Multidisciplinary : Workforce Development - Fellowships, Scholarships, and Internships - Student and Faculty Research Programs - Student Hands-On Programs Teacher Training Public Outreach

56 of 30 We Are Diverse: Space Grant is inclusive of women, underrepresented minorities, and people with disabilities 162 Space Grant Affiliates are: - Historically Black Colleges/Universities - Hispanic Serving Institutions - Minority Serving Institutions - Tribal colleges

57 of 30 We Are NASA: Consortia are liaisons for NASA in their states Only connection to NASA in many states Connections at all levels - University - State & Community Colleges - K-12 Teachers & Students - General Public Collaborate directly with all NASA centers and facilities Consortia are liaisons for NASA in their states Only connection to NASA in many states Connections at all levels - University - State & Community Colleges - K-12 Teachers & Students - General Public Collaborate directly with all NASA centers and facilities

58 of 30 We Are The Pump In The Pipeline: Space Grant is the “pump in the pipeline” Space Grant is focused on Educate and Employ but involved throughout the pipeline

59 of 30 We Are Budgeted - Congressional Appropriated Budget Congressional Appropriated Budget

60 of 30 We Are Highly Leveraged: Space Grant is an investment with excellent returns - Students, research, teachers, and citizens - Federal, state, local, and industry - Demonstrates integration in each state Every federal dollar is matched with a dollar Match is from a diverse set of sources Space Grant is an investment in this Nation’s future ability to lead in science and technology Space Grant is an investment with excellent returns - Students, research, teachers, and citizens - Federal, state, local, and industry - Demonstrates integration in each state Every federal dollar is matched with a dollar Match is from a diverse set of sources Space Grant is an investment in this Nation’s future ability to lead in science and technology

61 of 30 We Are Relevant: Focused on STEM education Scholarships & fellowships for students Engaging universities and faculty expertise Building a science and engineering workforce Providing STEM teacher development Engaging and inspiring the next workforce Providing a national research & technology base Now Effectively Nationally Successfully

62 of 30 How We Are Successful – Students: Students are one of our strongest evidence of success Educate, graduate, and employ They succeed at NASA, industry, and academia

63 of 30 How We Are Successful – Tracking: Since 2005, we have been formally tracking our students’ next step… - 40% employed in STEM (+9% seeking employment) - 42% pursuing advanced STEM degrees

64 of 30 How We Are Successful – Hands-On: Real-world, hands-on experience through student flight programs - Balloons, airborne, rockets, and satellites with real flight opportunities Implementing regionally and nationally , Real-world, hands-on experience through student flight programs - Balloons, airborne, rockets, and satellites with real flight opportunities Implementing regionally and nationally , Consortia with student flight programs Consortia involve NASA centers Student-led projects College students Faculty Companies Consortia with student flight programs Consortia involve NASA centers Student-led projects College students Faculty Companies

65 of 30 How We Are Successful – Partnerships: Many programs and partnerships offered and managed through the Space Grant network - NASA SIP and USRP Programs - National internship programs (ESMD, LARSS) - National faculty and student training workshops Many programs and partnerships offered and managed through the Space Grant network - NASA SIP and USRP Programs - National internship programs (ESMD, LARSS) - National faculty and student training workshops

66 of 30 Fellowships, Scholarships, & Internships: Space Grant Fellowship & Scholarship Program is major program at NASA For undergraduate graduate 20% UR Minorities 42% Women Thousands of Space Grant supported internships since inception Space Grant Fellowship & Scholarship Program is major program at NASA For undergraduate graduate 20% UR Minorities 42% Women Thousands of Space Grant supported internships since inception

67 of 30 How We Are Successful – Research: Supports research infrastructure in each state Enables students and faculty to conduct STEM research aligned with NASA goals In 2007… - $1.9 M awarded to students - 25% to underrepresented students Projects - 58 Funded ($16.2 M) proposals Supports research infrastructure in each state Enables students and faculty to conduct STEM research aligned with NASA goals In 2007… - $1.9 M awarded to students - 25% to underrepresented students Projects - 58 Funded ($16.2 M) proposals

68 of 30 How We Are Successful – Teachers & Public: Space Grant’s precollege efforts better prepare teachers and attract more students into STEM In ,220 K – 12 teachers trained General public programs - 196,813 participants reported Space Grant’s precollege efforts better prepare teachers and attract more students into STEM In ,220 K – 12 teachers trained General public programs - 196,813 participants reported

69 of 30 How We Are Successful – Support: Tremendous bipartisan congressional support See the value and positive impact in their states Tremendous bipartisan congressional support See the value and positive impact in their states

70 of 30 How We Are Successful – Support: Increases enable us to do more of what we already do

71 of 30 Where We Are Going: Effective program today and tomorrow Opening new doors Vision for our program ACE Builds on our strengths Support the needs of NASA and the Nation Effective program today and tomorrow Opening new doors Vision for our program ACE Builds on our strengths Support the needs of NASA and the Nation

72 of 30 Access: Children are fascinated with space Interest helps them dream but access makes it real NASA should provide access again Access will flood the pipeline Balloons, rockets, and Student Collaborations should also be fostered Children are fascinated with space Interest helps them dream but access makes it real NASA should provide access again Access will flood the pipeline Balloons, rockets, and Student Collaborations should also be fostered

73 of 30 Climb: Space Grant reaches students, teachers, and citizens in every state, at the local level, today Expand and grow our teacher training, K-12 student, and general public programs, attracting more to STEM Expand and grow our higher education programs based on state needs Space Grant reaches students, teachers, and citizens in every state, at the local level, today Expand and grow our teacher training, K-12 student, and general public programs, attracting more to STEM Expand and grow our higher education programs based on state needs

74 of 30 Embrace: Existing and dedicated network ready to grow Increase awareness of Space Grant within NASA Embrace all that Space Grant is and can be Existing and dedicated network ready to grow Increase awareness of Space Grant within NASA Embrace all that Space Grant is and can be

75 of 30 Future: The future is in our students, researchers, teachers, and citizens Harness and focus creativity and ingenuity All backgrounds, all disciplines, all states A premiere workforce development program in the Nation

76 of 30 Champion Education – Science – Workforce Development Together we can

77 What Ex-Comm is Doing For You: Bill Hiscock (MT)

78 What Ex-Comm is Doing For You: Great Meeting Planned… - Networking - Council Sponsored Brain Food - Foundation Banquet - Excellent Talks - Program Updates - SMART Goals (yes!) Great Meeting Planned… - Networking - Council Sponsored Brain Food - Foundation Banquet - Excellent Talks - Program Updates - SMART Goals (yes!)

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