Governor John E. Baldacci to announce NASA Cooperative Agreement for High School Astrobiology-Scientific Ballooning Pilot Project

12/13/2010

Augusta, Maine:  Governor John E. Baldacci will announce the award of a $400,000 cooperative agreement from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Maine Space Grant Consortium for a unique pilot project designed to increase high school students' interest in science, technology and mathematics careers.  The project will involve selected 10th grade classes around the state in a year-long astrobiology curriculum involving high-altitude scientific ballooning research initiatives.  The grant will also provide opportunities for high school teachers to build their scientific skills through related professional development activities.

A press conference to announce the grant will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, in the Hall of Flags at the Augusta State House.  For more information download the media advisory here.

Student-Designed Aerospace Project Presented at the National Council of Space Grant Directors Fall Meeting in Portland Maine

11/11/2010

The Maine Space Grant Consortium was the host for the National Council of Space Grant Directors meeting in October, 2010, bringing together NASA, academia and professionals from across the United States.

Students at Ironwood, located in Morrill Maine, presented the results of their scientific ballooning project funded in part by the Maine Space Grant Consortium.

For more information, see the press releases on Ironwood's Scientific Ballooning Program and the student's presentation at the National meeting