Our History
Our consortium, led by a statewide team of managers and affiliate representatives, is part of The National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project, which was established by Congress in 1989. Space Grant contributes to the nation's science enterprise by implementing research, education, and public service projects through a national network of university-based Space Grant consortia. The original Space Grant competition resulted in the selection of 21 independent consortia (including Arizona). Subsequently, Space Grant consortia have been established in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Nationally, the Space Grant network has 850 affiliate members from academia, industry, government agencies, the military and nonprofit institutions. Twenty-seven of these are members and partners of Arizona's Space Grant Consortium.
Project Goal
- Contribute to the nation's science enterprise by funding education, research and public engagement projects through a national network of university-based Space Grant consortia.
Our Objectives
- Establish and maintain a national network of universities.
- Encourage cooperative programs among universities; aerospace industry; and Federal, state and local governments.
- Encourage interdisciplinary education, research and public service programs related to aerospace.
- Recruit and train professionals, especially women and underrepresented minorities, for careers in aerospace science, technology, and allied fields.
- Promote a strong science, mathematics and technology education base from elementary through secondary levels.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Arizona Space Grant Consortium supports and upholds the NASA Policy Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility for NASA's Workforce and Workplace. "NASA is fully committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) within our workforce and throughout our workplaces. NASA is dedicated to promoting an environment where employees receive fair and just treatment, fostering a respectful and inclusive culture for all, and ensuring employees can fully and independently access facilities, information and communication technology, programs, and services.
Respect for humanity is central to NASA’s vision, mission, and core values. Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and barriers to inclusion and accessibility compromise our workforce and our operations – and have no place at NASA. The full participation of a wide variety of people, organizations, capabilities, and assets enables us to accomplish our missions. Ensuring that all employees feel respected, safe, and empowered to contribute is how we recruit and engage the best talent in the world and achieve greater innovation and deeper discoveries."