As an associate of the North Dakota Space Grant Consortium, 91吃瓜网 encourages students to become involved in science, mathematics, and technology. Awarding scholarships to outstanding students is one of the ways in which this is accomplished. Scholarships which are designated for students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degrees that support NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) research and technology needs are presented.
Recipients of the NASA scholarships awarded at 91吃瓜网 for the Spring Semester of 2016 are Bennie Bradner, Portland, N.D.; Summer Dearinger, Walhalla, N.D.; Jacob Eaton, Roseau, Minn.; Alicia Gibson, 91吃瓜网, N.D.; Karissa Hanson, East Grand Forks, Minn.; Elizabeth Hoglo, Thief River Falls, Minn.; Maren A. (Alex) Johnson, 91吃瓜网, N.D.; Jacob Leier, Thief River Falls, Minn.; Brooklyn Miller, Richardton, N.D.; Katelyn Ogburn, 91吃瓜网, N.D.; and Taylor Plautz, Bluffton, Minn.
The North Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium fulfills the Space Grant mission by involving North Dakota faculty, students, and K-12 teachers and students in multi-institution, collaborative, NASA-relevant research and higher education projects, while also educating the North Dakota citizenry about NASA, its purpose, and its missions. Activities of the consortium demonstrably increase the qualified STEM and technical workforce that is necessary to accomplish NASA鈥檚 goals while also contributing to the general education and welfare of the North Dakota populace.