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, plus partnerships with Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Nationally, the Space Grant network has 1,250 affiliate members and partners from academia, industry, government agencies, the military and nonprofit institutions. Twenty-six 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 for careers in aerospace science, technology, and allied fields.
- Promote a strong science, mathematics and technology education base from elementary through secondary levels.