National Space Grant Distinguished Service Award
The National Space Grant Distinguished Service Award was established to recognize individuals
whose life and career have had a long lasting impact in a science, engineering or education
field that is related to aeronautic, aviation, or space endeavors. The inaugural award
was presented in 2003 to former Senator and Secretary of the Treasury Lloyd M. Bentsen for his
visionary work in creating the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Act.
The 2009 National Space Grant Distinguished Service Award was presented
at a reception and banquet on March 5, 2009 in Washington, DC to
Leon Lederman.
To submit a nomination for future awards please complete the
National Space Grant Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form.
The William A Hiscock Space Grant Scholarship Fund
In Memory of William Hiscock, the former director of the Montana Space Grant, the National Space Grant Foundation has established
the William A Hiscock Space Grant Scholarship Fund.
Bill was known for his animated lectures on cosmology, including his own special course for entering freshman Physics majors, "From Quarks to the Cosmos". Bill also led a very active research group investigating topics in the quantum theory of gravity, space-based gravitational wave detection, relativistic fluid dynamics, and the application of elementary particle physics to relativistic astrophysics and cosmology.
Bill continued to be active as the MSGC Director during the past year, working from home, submitting proposals, and providing advice for the new Head of the Department. Bill was instrumental in the National Space Grant Student Satellite Program. He, along with others in the Space Grant family, led hands-on workshops to teach and train other faculty and students around the county. Through these efforts over 100 new student ballooning programs have been created, engaging thousands of students.
Space Grant News
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Florida Space Grant Receives $25,000 from Northrop Grumman for Training Space Workers 23 Sep 2009 - Florida Space Grant The NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium through the UCF Research Foundation has been awarded $25,000 by Northrop Grumman to administer a program designed to give up to 32 qualified college students real-world experience in the space industry. |
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International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight 20 Jul 2009 - New Mexico Space Grant The International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS), held October 21-22, 2009 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is the industry’s leading gathering for the visionaries and builders delivering the promise of spaceflight for mankind. ISPCS features information sessions, networking opportunities and provides attendees with the latest news, topics, trends, and best practices that demonstrate personal and commercial spaceflight is a reality. ISPCS offers a broad range of panels and speakers to fully convey the state of the industry. The ISPCS is sponsored in part by the New Mexico Space Grant. Register at http://www.ispcs.com |
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Geospatial Technician Education Funded by NSF 14 Jul 2009 - Virginia Space Grant The Virginia Space Grant Consortium has been awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program for the Geospatial Technician Education through Virginia’s Community Colleges project. The vision of this project is to establish academic pathways in geospatial technology at three community colleges in that will provide employers with a larger pool of skilled geospatial technicians. |
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Ohio Space Grant Team Wins SEDS Battle of the Rockets Competition 10 Jul 2009 - Ohio Space Grant Consortium On April 4, 2009, a team of Ohio Space Grant students from the University of Cincinnati won the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) Praxis Battle of the Rockets competition. This precision altitude competition included the construction of a rocket and lander. For more information please contact osgc@oai.org the Ohio Space Grant Program Manager. |