Iowa Space Grant Adds New Partner – Simpson College

Simpson College students will have access to new funding, resources and professional development opportunities through a partnership with the Iowa Space Grant Consortium.

The Indianola private university announced this week it has joined the consortium, a NASA-affiliated organization committed to supporting education, research and outreach in STEM and other areas aligned with NASA interests.

“This is incredibly exciting news,” said Aswati Subramanian, Simpson associate professor of biology, in a news release. “Simpson students and faculty across disciplines now have access to funding opportunities for research projects, as well as resources to develop curricula that support the development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills, with a focus on improving student outcomes.”

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Original Post Date: 10.16.25

Author Credit: Brooklyn Draisey

Image Credit: Photo courtesy of Simpson College