Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund

The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the first 2016 Travel Grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in fields of space science and engineering.

The Travel Grants, in the amount of $500, enable student recipients to attend professional meetings to present their research. The Spring 2016 Travel Grant application deadline is April 1, 2016. Jerry Soffen, a biologist by training, led a distinguished career in NASA, including serving as the Project Scientist for Viking and as an architect for the NASA Astrobiology Institute. The Travel Grant continues Jerry’s dedication to educating and involving future generations in space science and engineering pursuits. The electronic application materials and instructions are located on the Soffen Fund website:
http://SoffenFund.org

Questions regarding the application or application process may be sent to:
info@SoffenFund.org

Southwest ATC student earns NASA scholarship grant

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Southwest Applied Technology College student Joseph Dec was awarded a $5,000 NASA scholarship grant in computer programming.

The Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium received a NASA grant for a scholarship to be awarded to a student attending Southwest ATC.

Eligible applicants must pursue a certificate in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, according to a news release.

Southwest ATC opened applications to students in programs related to, or supportive of the space industry such as health science, welding, industrial maintenance, information technology, business technology, automotive technology and other STEM related programs.

“Joey is a very strong academic student. He has advanced through his studies faster than any student this year and has acquired the industry standard certifications to back it up,” said Program Coordinator Coston Perkins. “Dec will be a poster child of the Program’s soon-to-be success.”

The student shared his excitement when discussing the grant received. “This grant gives me the ability to continue my education and to become more than I would have been able to become otherwise,” Dec said.  He said he chose Southwest ATC because the campus offered a focused approach to computer programming.  “I have a strong passion for technology,” Dec said. “With programming there are unlimited possibilities.”

Dec is on track to complete his program this school year and the campus will be prepared to celebrate his graduation and his steps to employment.

http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/local/cedar-city/2015/08/28/southwest-atc-student-earns-scholarship-grant-nasa/71346972/

Student Travel Grant Opportunity

The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the final 2015 Travel Grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in fields of space science and engineering.

The Travel Grants, in the amount of $500, enable student recipients to attend professional meetings to present their research. The Fall 2015 Travel Grant application deadline is October 1, 2015. Jerry Soffen, a biologist by training, led a distinguished career in NASA, including serving as the Project Scientist for Viking and as an architect for the NASA Astrobiology Institute. The Travel Grant continues Jerry’s dedication to educating and involving future generations in space science and engineering pursuits. The electronic application materials and instructions are located on the Soffen Fund website:

http://SoffenFund.org

Space Career Day at the 2015 Small Satellite Conference

In an effort to meet workforce challenges head-on, the Space Foundation is hosting SPACE CAREER DAY on Monday, August 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during the 2015 Small Satellite Conference, at the Utah State University. Our goal is to connect companies and organizations in need of highly skilled employees with individuals looking to become part of a growing aerospace industry.  In the past several years, Space Foundation Career Day activities held during our annual Space Symposium resulted in the hiring of a number of students.

Graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree programs are invited to attend at no cost! The participating companies have underwritten the program.

PRE-REGISTRATION is encouraged for planning purposesAttending the SmallSat Conference is not required in order to attend Space Career Day.  

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Student Astronaut Contest

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The #StudentAstronaut Contest will give one student an opportunity to experience what it is like to train like a scientist astronaut and be featured on our show. The contest will be a video contest where students will be asked to answer a series of questions. We are looking for students (age 16+ in HS or Undergrad) who are great science communicators and ambassadors for space exploration.