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Please join us for the Oregon NASA Space Grant Fall 2025 Student Symposium. This event will be held in-person on Friday, October 10th, 2025 at LaSells Stewart Center. The symposium will highlight OSGC-funded NASA Interns, OrION interns, and students who participated in our AFRIP program. Students will present their research projects and share their experiences. 

Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

This year's speaker will be Rosemary Williams, Astronomy Park Ranger, National Park Service

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Flyer for 2025 Spring Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium happening April 11.

Please join us for the Oregon NASA Space Grant Spring 2025 Student Symposium. This event will be held in-person on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at LaSells Stewart Center. The symposium will highlight OSGC-funded Graduate Fellows, NASA Interns, OrION interns, and students who participated in our UTEAP, AFRIP, and Faculty Research Award programs. Students will present their research projects and share their experiences. 

Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

This year's speaker will be Dorcas V. Kaweesa, Ph.D., Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer, Aeromechanics Office.

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 Flyer for 2024 Fall Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

Thank you for joining us for the Oregon NASA Space Grant Fall 2024 Student Symposium. This event was held in-person on Thursday, Nov 9th, 2024 at LaSells Stewart Center. The symposium highighted OSGC-funded NASA Interns, OrION interns, STARR awardees and students who participated in our UTEAP, and AFRIP programs. Students presented their research projects and shared their experiences. 

Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

This year's speaker was Ethiraj Venkatapathy, Ph.D. NASA Senior Technologist for the Entry Systems Technologies.

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Flyer for 2024 Spring Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

Welcome to the Oregon NASA Space Grant Spring 2024 Spring Student Symposium. This event was held in-person on Friday, May 17th, 2024 at LaSells Stewart Center.  The symposium highlighted OSGC-funded Graduate Fellows, NASA Interns, OrION Interns, and STARR awardees. Students presented their research projects and shared their experiences. 

Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

This year's speaker was Randall Milstein, PhD.

 

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Flyer for 2023 Fall Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

Welcome to the Oregon NASA Space Grant Fall 2023 Student Symposium. This event was held in-person on Thursday, Nov 9th, 2023 at LaSells Stewart Center. The symposium highighted OSGC-funded NASA Interns, OrION interns and students who participated in our UTEAP, and Faculty Research Award programs. Students presented their research projects and shared their experiences. 

Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

This year's speaker was Aaron Coyner, Ph.D.

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Flyer for 2023 Spring Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

Please join us for the Oregon NASA Space Grant Spring 2023 Spring Student Symposium. This event will be held in-person on Friday, May 19th, 2023 at LaSells Stewart Center.  The symposium will highlight OSGC-funded NASA Interns, STARR awardees, SCORE awardees, and students who participated in our AFRIP program. Students will present their research projects and share their experiences. 

Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Daniel Raible, PhD.

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Flyer for 2022 Fall Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

Please join us for the Oregon NASA Space Grant Fall 2022 Student Symposium. This event was held in-person on Thursday, Nov 10th, 2022 at LaSells Stewart Center. The symposium highighted OSGC-funded NASA Interns, OrION interns and students who participated in our UTEAP, and Faculty Research Award programs. Students will present their research projects and share their experiences. 

Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Michael Lee, PhD.

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 Flyer for 2022 Spring Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

Please join us for the Oregon NASA Space Grant Spring 2022 Student Symposium. This event will be held in-person on Friday, May 20, 2022 at LaSells Stewart Center, at 9am. We will be hosting the presentation sessions live on our symposium page and the virtual component will be recorded and kept on our website.The symposium will highight OSGC-funded NASA Interns, and students who participated in our Student Academic Research Review (STARR) and STEM Community College Opportunity for Research Experience (SCORE) Programs. Students will present their research projects and shared their experiences. 

Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Ms. Ali Guarneros Luna, Aerospace and System Engineer, Project Management for the Space Technology Mission Directory, Small Satellite Technology Program and Project Manager for Tipping Points (TP) and Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO).

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Flyer for 2021 Fall Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

Welcome to the Oregon NASA Space Grant Fall 2021 Student Symposium. This event was held live and recorded on November 12th, at 9am. It highlighted OSGC-funded Graduate Fellows, NASA Interns, and students who participated in an Undergraduate Team Experience Award Project or Affiliate Faculty Research Incubator Program. Students presented their research projects and shared their experiences. We invite you to view the recordings of this year’s symposium and browse the virtual poster hall. 

 

Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

 

This year’s keynote speaker was Avery Brock, NASA SSTP Advanced Development Project Leads Electrical Engineer.

 

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Symposium Welcome by Adrian Jimenez

 

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Welcome to the Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) 2021 Spring Symposium. OSGC is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

 

OSGC provides students an opportunity to work together with a faculty mentor on research projects in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or STEM education that goes beyond what is taught in the classroom. Participants in the SCORE and STARR programs will present their research projects and share their experiences at this Spring Symposium. We invite you to view this year’s student posters and join the students as they present their projects.

 

We are excited to welcome this year’s keynote speaker, Nicholas Cramer, Ph.D., project manager at NASA Ames Research Center in the Intelligent Systems Division. Dr. Cramer currently leads the Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy project, developing and maturing autonomous decision making and command and control technologies for distributed spacecraft systems. Dr. Cramer will kick off the event with his talk titled Intelligent Systems from Structures to Spacecraft: A Development Path. There will be an informal conversation/Q&A session with Dr. Cramer in the afternoon.

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Flyer for 2020 Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

Welcome to the Oregon NASA Space Grant 2020 Student Symposium. Oregon NASA Space Grant (OSGC) is committed to providing unique educational experiences and hands-on research opportunities to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education programs at our member institutions. OSGC programs contribute to the development of a diverse and qualified STEM national workforce in disciplines needed to support and achieve NASA’s strategic goals and align with the agency’s top research priorities.

 

OSGC-funded students who participated in NASA or university summer internships; were part of an OSGC Undergraduate Team Experience project; or were engaged with faculty research, present their research projects and share their experiences at the annual Student Symposium. We invite you to view this year’s student posters and join the students as they present their projects.

 

We are pleased to welcome this year’s keynote speaker, Frederick (Rick) Colwell, Ph.D., professor in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences and Department of Microbiology at Oregon State University. Dr. Colwell will kick off the event with his talk titled Microbiology of the Planet, One Gig at a Time.

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Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium presents two Student Symposiums, hosted on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Student Symposiums feature a poster session and research presentations from OSGC funded interns, fellows, team projects, and research scholarship awardees. Scroll down for more information on symposium dates, as well as proceedings and presentations from previous symposiums.

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2019 Oregon NASA Space Grant Student Symposium: Friday, NOVEMBER 15, 2019

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Oregon Space Grant funded students who were awarded undergraduate research fellowships, NASA internships, or Undergraduate Team Experience Awards will present their research projects at the annual Student Symposium.

 

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The Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium presents the 2019 Student Symposium, Friday, November 15, 2019. The Symposium will be held from 9-7pm at the LaSells Stewart Center/OSU Conference Center, on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Oregon NASA Space Grant students who were participated in faculty research awards, NASA Internships, or were awarded undergraduate research fellowships or Undergraduate Team Experience Awards in 2019 will present their research projects and share their experiences at the OSGC Student Symposium. Oregon NASA Space Grant is committed to providing quality educational and research opportunities to students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines including STEM education. You are invited to attend the 2019 Student Symposium to see firsthand the opportunities our students have experienced.

This is a great way for students who are interested in participating in a NASA student program to learn more about opportunities that are available. You can be the face of NASA in Oregon!

Schedule - Friday, November 15, 2019

  • 9am Open Poster Session, Meet and Greet
  • 10-11am Welcome/ Keynote Address
  • 11-12:30pm Presentations
  • 12:30-2pm Lunch/Networking/Posters
  • 2-5pm Presentations
  • 5-6:30pm Reception

This event is FREE and OPEN TO ALL: Call 541-737-2414 for more information. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by calling 541-737-2414.

Presenter Guidelines

  • Abstracts: A brief abstract of your work is due via email no later than Friday, October 25, 2019. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words and should include your project purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions. Presenters should use these abstracts as guides when constructing their oral presentations. Please email your abstract as a Word document or rich text file to the following email address: [email protected]
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  • Posters: A poster representing the fundamentals of your research project is required. Posters will be displayed during the Symposium sessions and will be retained by the Oregon Space Grant for future display on the OSU campus and at future Space Grant functions. Printed posters should be 48” x 36” in size. Posters need to be laminated; please do not mount posters on foam board. Poster set up is from 8-9am on the day of the Symposium. Please be there during that time to set up your poster, which will remain on display until the end of the event.
  • Presentations: Oral presentations should elaborate upon your abstract. Each presenter will be allotted 20 minutes, which includes time for Q & A. Presentations running over the allotted time will be stopped by the moderators. PowerPoint presentations are suggested. A laptop and projection equipment will be available. Please bring your presentation on a USB drive. Presentations will be retained for posting on the OSGC website.
  • Logos: As the funding source for your projects, please include the National Space Grant Program logo on your posters. You may also want to include the logo from your respective institution and/or NASA center (interns). Appropriate logos have been sent via email; if you did not receive the acceptable logos, please contact the Space Grant office.
  • Attendance and Travel: All Oregon Space Grant funded students participating in NASA internships, research projects, and fellowships are required to present their work at the Student Symposium. If you are unable to attend, you must make alternative arrangements for presentations prior to the Symposium. Students from outside the Corvallis area may wish to budget a small portion of their stipend for travel to the Symposium; no additional travel funds will be provided.
  • Location: The Symposium will be hosted at the LaSells Stewart Center in the AG Production/Ag Leaders/Ag Science Rooms. LaSells Stewart Center is located on the southeast corner of SW 26th Street and SW Western Blvd. across from Reser Stadium on the OSU campus. There is student and visitor pay parking at Reser Stadium. Permits can be purchased the day of the event at kiosks located in the parking lot or ahead of time at
     
    https://my.parking.oregonstate.edu/sales/
  • ; select Daily & Monthly Permits.
  • General Information for presenters:
    • Business casual/professional dress is recommended
    • Students who do not have an OSU parking permit will need to pay for visitor parking across the street from LaSells at Reser Stadium

    • You can expect to see other interns, student researchers, student research teams, as well as faculty, interested students, members of the general public, and representatives from industry at the Symposium to support you

    • Please plan to attend the entire day's event; we know everyone's schedules are busy but we strongly encourage you to attend all day to support others as they make their presentations throughout the day

    • Feel free to invite friends and family; if you are a presenter, please RSVP with number of guests

    • See Symposium flyer for Presenter Guidelines

    • Please indicate any dietary restrictions or special accommodations

    • If you have any questions regarding the abstract, poster, or your upcoming participation in the Symposium, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]

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    • A presentation schedule will be sent out end of October.

Please contact the Space Grant staff with any questions at 541-737-2414.

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2019 Oregon NASA Space Grant SCORE Symposium: MAY 17, 2019

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Oregon Space Grant funded community college students who were awarded a STEM Community College Opportunity for Research Experience (SCORE) award will present their research project at the annual SCORE Symposium.

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The 2019 SCORE Symposium Flyer with Presenter Guidelines

 

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Oregon NASA Space Grant SCORE Symposium: A Guide to Making Your Abstract and Poster for the 2019 SCORE Symposium - May 17, 2019

 

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Oregon NASA Space Grant SCORE Symposium: What to Expect at the 2019 SCORE Symposium

 

The Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium presents the 2019 SCORE Symposium, Friday, May 17, 2019. The Symposium will be held from 9-3:30pm at the LaSells Stewart Center/OSU Conference Center, on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Oregon NASA Space Grant community college students who were awarded a STEM Community College Opportunity for Research Experience (SCORE) award in 2018-19 will present their academic term-long research projects and share their experiences at the OSGC SCORE Symposium. Oregon NASA Space Grant is committed to providing quality educational and research opportunities to students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines including STEM education. You are invited to attend the 2019 SCORE Symposium to see firsthand the opportunities our students have experienced.

Friday, May 17, 2019

  • 8:45-9:30am Poster Setup, Breakfast for Presenters
  • 9:30-10:15am Open Poster Session, Meet and Greet
  • 10:15-11:00am Welcome/Keynote
  • 11:00-12:20pm Presentations
  • 12:20-1:20pm Lunch/Networking/Posters
  • 1:20-3:00pm Presentations
  • 3:00-3:30pm Award Presentations
  • 3:30pm Adjourn

This event is FREE and OPEN TO ALL: Call 541-737-2414 for more information. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by calling 541-737-2414.

Presenter Guidelines

  • Abstracts: A brief abstract of your work is due via email no later than Friday, May 10, 2019. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words and should include your project purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions. Presenters should use these abstracts as guides when constructing their oral presentations. Please email your abstract as a Word document or rich text file to the following email address: [email protected]
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  • Posters: A poster representing the fundamentals of your research project is required. Posters will be displayed during the Symposium sessions and will be retained by the Oregon Space Grant for future display on the OSU campus and at future Space Grant functions. Posters should be printed at a size of 48” x 36” horizontally. Posters MUST be laminated; please do NOT mount posters on foam board. Poster set up is from 8:45-9:30am on the day of the Symposium. Please be there during that time to set up your poster, which will remain on display until the end of the event.
  • Presentations: Oral presentations should elaborate upon your abstract. Each presenter will be allotted 20 minutes, which includes time for Q & A. Presentations running over the allotted time will be stopped by the moderators. PowerPoint presentations are suggested. A laptop and projection equipment will be available. Please bring your presentation on a USB drive. Presentations will be retained for posting on the OSGC website.
  • Logos: As the funding source for your projects, please include both the NASA and National Space Grant Program logos on your posters. You may also want to include the logo from your respective institution. Appropriate logos have been sent via email; if you did not receive the acceptable logos, please contact the Space Grant office.
  • Attendance and Travel: All Oregon Space Grant funded students participating in the SCORE Program are required to present their work at the SCORE Student Symposium. No additional travel funds will be provided.
  • Location: The Symposium will be hosted in the LaSells Stewart Center in the AG Science Room. LaSells Stewart Center is located on the southeast corner of SW 26th Street and SW Western Blvd. across from Reser Stadium on the OSU campus in Corvallis. There is student and visitor pay parking at Reser Stadium. Permits can be purchased the day of the event at kiosks located in the parking lot or ahead of time at
     
    https://my.parking.oregonstate.edu/sales/
  • ; select Daily & Monthly Permits.

Please contact the Space Grant staff with any questions at 541-737-2414

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Symposium Proceedings

Student Poster Presentations (2019)

Student Poster Presentations (2019 SCORE)

Student Poster Presentations (2018)

Student Poster Presentations (2018 SCORE)

Student Poster Presentations (2017)

Student Poster Presentations (2016)

Student Poster Presentations (2015)

Recorded Video Sessions (2014)

Student Poster Presentations (2014)