Affiliates
Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium works to provide opportunities for STEM students in a variety of pathways and experience levels. See below for some of the programs we support in Washington state.
AJAC | Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships
AJAC partners with more than 300 advanced manufacturing employers across Washington State, helping them train their employees through one of 15 registered apprenticeship programs. Each apprenticeship combines college-level coursework with structured, hands-on on-the-job training, giving apprentices the opportunity to earn a paycheck while building valuable skills and earning college credit through one of seven Washington community and technical colleges.
Contact:
Chris Pierson
CPierson@ajactraining.org
Bellevue College
The STEM to Stern Program accelerates the growth of students in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, and supports BC Rocketry and Aerospace Club.
Contact:
RISE Learning Institute
stem@bellevuecollege.edu
Big Bend Community College
Big Bend Community College TRIO SSS program supports student professional development through hands-on experiences and advising.
Contact:
Astrid Chen
TRIO_SSS@bigbend.edu
Clark College
Developing an apprenticeship and college pathway in AI-powered aerospace manufacturing that connects the Southwest WA MESA program, Clark College’s Mechatronics Technology (MTX) program, and WSU Vancouver (WSUV)’s Mechanical Engineering (ME) program
Contact:
Ben Saunders
BSaunders@clark.edu
Everett Community College
Everett Community College supports STEM students through academic, professional, and technical programs with focused hands-on experiences, NASA-related experiential learning, and financial support.
Contact:
Kristine Washburn
Heritage University
Provides undergraduate students with a research experience in a time-resolved laser spectroscopy laboratory.
Contact:
David Laman
laman_d@heritage.edu
Northwest Indian College
Provide experiential learning opportunities for NWIC students through rocketry, renewable energy, and additive manufacturing. Students will gain experience working in NWIC Innovative Fabrication Labs and NWIC Space Center.
Contact:
Lisa Redsteer
lmredsteer@nwic.edu
Pierce College
The Science Dome at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom offers learning experiences in the field of high-altitude ballooning (HAB). Students learn the physics of balloon flight, engineering design, build, test cycle, computer programming, scientific experimental design, data analysis, and presentation skills.
Contact:
Hillary Stephens
hstephens@pierce.ctc.edu
Southwest Washington MESA
Developing an apprenticeship and college pathway in AI-powered aerospace manufacturing that connects the Southwest WA MESA program, Clark College’s Mechatronics Technology (MTX) program, and WSU Vancouver (WSUV)’s Mechanical Engineering (ME) program
Contact:
Josey Sechrist
josey.sechrist@wsu.edu
Western Washington University
Supporting and engaging students in NASA-related research internships through the Science, Math, and Technology Education Interdisciplinary Science Education Center.
Contact:
Emily Borda
bordae@wwu.edu
Washington State University – Pullman
Provides graduate student fellowships in STEM (science, technology, engineering or math).
Contact:
Erica Crespi
erica.crespi@wsu.edu
Washington State University – Vancouver
Developing an apprenticeship and college pathway in AI-powered aerospace manufacturing that connects the Southwest WA MESA program, Clark College’s Mechatronics Technology (MTX) program, and WSU Vancouver (WSUV)’s Mechanical Engineering (ME) program
Contact:
Dave Kim
kimd@wsu.edu