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Overview
The New Jersey Space Grant Consortium (NJSGC) was established in 1991 with the broad objective of advancing aerospace education, research and development in New Jersey through the following specific programs:
- An Innovative Partnership Program to foster high caliber aerospace research involving academic institutions and industry .
- A Summer Fellowship Program involving industry and academic research programs for undergraduate students with a specific goal to enhance the participation of women and under-represented minority students.
- A K - 12/Outreach Program to expose children, especially minority and disadvantaged children, to the stimulus and excitement of aerospace early in their education.
The NJSGC commenced operations on March 1, 1991 as a Program Grant State Consortia with an annual budget of $170k. Since its inception, the Consortium has been able to obtain nearly 2 to 1 matching funds from industries and academic institutions.
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NASA
Mission Statement
To pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics
research...
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Mission
- To build research infrastructures and capabilities in aerospace-related/high technology fields.
- To improve mathematics, science, technology and engineering education at all levels, kindergarten through graduate school.
- To foster partnerships among industry, government and private entities to meet Space Grant goals.
- To enhance public science literacy
In fulfilment of its mission, NJSGC strives:
- To provide undergraduate and graduate level fellowships and scholarships;
- To support programs for K-12 students with special focus on minorities and underserved;
- To support faculty enhancements and curriculum development;
- To provide seed funding to support cutting edge research initiatives;
- To support programs to enhance science and space exploration literacy or the general public;
- To provide K-12 Science Education Fellowships;
- To support informal science education program for individuals of all ages;
- To foster Educational Technology Transfer; and
- To support NJ systemic improvements in science, mathematics and technology.
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