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Upcoming deadlines for VSGC programs

by Kristyn DamadeoCommunity College, Fellowships, Graduate, Higher Education, Internships, K-12 Education, Research, Scholarships, STEM December 17, 2018April 24, 2019No Comments

Upcoming deadlines for 2019 programs including VSGC graduate fellowships, undergraduate scholarships, internships and STEM programs. Please visit the the main menu for more information.

BLAST Application Opens for 2019 (8th and 9th Graders)

by Kristyn DamadeoK-12 Education, ODU, STEM, STEM Education, Technology, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech November 19, 2018February 8, 2019No Comments

BLAST will offer dynamic three-day residential summer experiences on the campuses of Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech and University of Virginia in the summer of 2019.

Pathways Flight Academies

by Kristyn DamadeoAerospace, Airports, Averett University, Aviation, K-12 Education, Liberty University, Pilots November 1, 2018April 25, 2019No Comments

VSGC, in partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Liberty University, Averett University and the Virginia Department of Aviation, is offering flight academies for selected high school students statewide.

STEM Conference at Averett University

by Kristyn DamadeoK-12 Education, NASA, STEM, STEM Education, Technology October 23, 2018April 24, 2019No Comments

Virginia Space Grant Consortium, in partnership with Averett University, held a STEM conference for K-12 educators October 2 featuring Dr. Christine Darden.

Technology Exploration Saturdays 2019

by Kristyn DamadeoK-12 Education, NASA, STEM, Technology October 18, 2018November 21, 2019No Comments

Since 2008 Virginia Space Grant Consortium has provided Saturday technology sessions for 7th and 8th grade students on the Peninsula.

NASA Internship Deadlines

by Kristyn DamadeoAerospace, Earth Science, Higher Education, Internships, K-12 Education, NASA, NASA Langley October 11, 2018November 19, 2018No Comments

NASA internships will be opening soon. VSGC offers STEM internships through CSIIP and STEM Takes Flight for both community college students in Virginia as well as undergraduates.

High School Programs 2018

by Kristyn DamadeoAerospace, Earth Science, Engineering, K-12 Education, NASA, NASA Langley, STEM, STEM Education, Wallops September 4, 2018April 24, 2019No Comments

VASTS, VESSS and Virginia Space Coast Scholars wrapped up another successful year with the Virginia Space Grant Consortium. Almost 500 students participated in the VASTS online class, 180 enrolled in the VESSS online program and over 300 students completed the Virginia Space Coast Scholars online program.

VSGC Sponsors Student at Space Center U

by Kristyn DamadeoAerospace, K-12 Education, NASA, STEM Education September 4, 2018February 8, 2019No Comments

Virginia Space Grant Consortium sponsored a scholarship that included registration, flight, lodging, and ground transportation to one visually impaired student and parent chaperone to attend the Space Center University (Space Center U) Program for Students with Visual Impairment.