Indiana Space Grant Consortium

Engaging STEM Education for the State of Indiana

What is INSGC?

Indiana Space Grant Consortium is one of the 52 Consortia part of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. In the state of Indiana, INSGC is a source of NASA-related information, awards and programs.

The consortium works to carry out education, research, and public outreach activities in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM) related to space, aeronautics, aviation, and Earth system science, all while advocating increased financial and government support for Space Grant Consortia.

Consisting of 26 different affiliates including colleges, universities, businesses, and other private and public sector institutions, INSGC promotes aerospace education and career training by

1. Supporting STEM students through various scholarship, internship and fellowship opportunities
2. Assisting faculty and students in their development of skills in STEM related fields
3. Offering experiential training aligned with NASA Strategic Enterprises, and
4. Inspiring public interest in aerospace-related disciplines and lifelong learning through partnerships with educators at all levels...

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Funding

Funding source for INSGC Fellowships, Internships; Research and Outreach Project funding for Higher Education, K-12, and Informal Education through INSGC affiliates.

Academic

Research funding available for undergraduates, graduates and faculty.

Industry

Collaboration opportunities with industries for internships and skill set training.

Outreach

Funding for projects that create public awareness of INSGC and NASA.

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Our Affiliates

Imax

Conner Prairie

Purdue University

Indiana State Museum

PFW

IUPUI

Near Space Launch

Terre Haute Children's Museum

Taylor University

Purdue Northwest

Indiana University

Indiana State University

Science Central

Evansville Museum

Ethos Science Center

Children's Museum of Indianpolis

Ball State University

Anderson University

Valparaiso University

Trine University

University of Evansville

Challenger Learning Center

Stratostar Systems

University of Southern Indiana

K-12

Indiana Space Grant Consortium supports K-12 education by offering space based resources to excite children about STEM and NASA education. You can find these resources here.

Educational Resources

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Teacher Resources

Educational Programs

Higher Education

INSGC higher education affiliates throughout Indiana with eligible students, must be a US citizen, enrolled full-time as a collegiate student, be involved in STEM related research or STEM education project, are eligible to apply for scholarship/fellowship.

Undergraduate

Beginning in 2020, INSGC no longer offers UG Scholarships. Instead INSGC offers Undergraduate Research Internships.

Students will not directly apply for this funding from INSGC. Faculty members (PI) who are supervising a research activity will apply for the award for the number of students planning to participate in the project. UG students will be paid an hourly rate for research.

Graduate

Fellowships, Masters/Ph.D are available for graduate students pursuing research projects with any INSGC affiliate. New for 2020, applicants must specify a NASA Center and/or a Mission Directorate alignment.

Faculty

Research awarded to be conducted by faculty who submit project proposals that help NASA achieve national research objectives

New for 2020. All proposals must specify a NASA Center and/or Mission Directorate with which it is aligned.

Informal Education

Information, resources, and funding for Professional Development for informal educators relating to science, technology, engineering, and math.

Outreach

INSGC outreach affiliates may apply for grant funding that engages K-12 students in STEM curriculum and hands-on learning.

New for 2020. All proposals must specify a NASA Center and/or Mission Directorate with which it is aligned.

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Looking For Career Opportunities?

INSGC currently has a career page with information

and a few valuable resources!

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