North Dakota Space Grant Visits UTTC Students & Researchers

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium met with students at the United Tribes Technical College on Thursday to highlight out-of-this-world opportunities.

It’s a timely visit, coming right after NASA’s announcement about building a base on the moon, a project that could one day include these very students.

North Dakota Space Grant Consortium Directors Caitlin Milera and Laurie Salander went to the campus with one mission: to build a bridge between NASA and North Dakota. For the attendees, this is a step in the right direction for scientific and tribal connection.

“It definitely feels appropriate. You know, like, I feel like people usually forget about North Dakota when it comes to the bigger picture like that. So, I’m sure a lot of people feel seen,” said Marcus Takenalive, a communications specialist at United Tribes.

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Author Credit: Sofia Morales

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Original Post Date: 3.26.26