The Washington Space Grant STEM Leadership Collective workshop debuted for the first time in February 2025, thanks to the support of the University of Washington Diversity Seed Grant and the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The initial workshop had 17 students in attendance. In just one year, the workshop participation tripled! With over 60 students from 16 different WA State
Space Grant Alumni, Han Weinrich, currently a NOAA Research Scientist studying ecosystems of marine life. Their journey into research during the COVID pandemic proved challenging, but none that they couldn’t overcome.
Ensuring balance for student lives and hands-on career experiences, Everett Community College’s studentship program is creating opportunities to get students career ready.
The Pierce College Science Dome is leading the pack in getting high school students introduced and involved in STEM. Over the summer, the Science Dome hosted a High Altitude Balloon (HAB) Summer Program for high school students to gain hands-on experience experimenting, coding, and launching a HAB. During this experiential learning opportunity, students were coached by STEM college mentors and
From Surviving to Thriving Being a first-generation immigrant college student in the greater Seattle area comes with its challenges. By sharing his story, Bish hopes to cultivate a sense of belonging for students who are in a similar position as he once was. Dr. Biswajit (Bish) Paul currently serves as the Policy, Advocacy & Communications lead for Washington State at
The Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium has evolved in many ways since first starting in 1989. In 2024, the organization went through an entire rebrand – which in our opinion – better represents the state consortium as a whole. This rebrand, which you can learn more about here, includes changing the logo to be inclusive of our mission, the history
How can we work together to create clear pathways for students to become skilled technical workers? STEM does not equate to a 4-year degree. Click here to learn how we are working with Northwest region stakeholders to bridge this gap.
Whether you are writing your first or tenth scholarship application essay, the following tips can help you write a compelling and authentic essay.
Grace Pardini graduated in 2025 with a bachelors degree in Astronautics and Aeronautics. Pardini has been an active member of the University of Washington American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) student organization, participating in the 2025 First Nations Launch (hosted by Wisconsin Space Grant). The UW AISES team took home the overall first place prize for this competition. Click
Joey Shapiro Key, Astrophysics Professor at University of Washington Bothell, leads the Space Science Computing Winter Academy, a program funded by Washington Space Grant. The Space Science Computing Winter Academy partners with Heritage University, on the Yakama Nation’s lands in Toppenish, and brings students to UW Bothell for STEM courses and professional development.