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- 1. J u n e 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 Grant and Proposal Perspectives 1. Julie Peters - Director, Pre-award Administration, Office of Research and Grants 2. Dr. Harvey Hoffman – Associate Dean, School of Engineering 3. Dr. Michael Invernale – CTNext
- 2. NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium (CTSGC) Review of Award Opportunities Dr. Harvey Hoffman hhoffman@Fairfield.edu June 28, 2022
- 3. Agenda • NASA Mission • NASA Internships • NASA faculty and student awards • NASA award criteria • Proposal suggestions 3
- 4. CTSGC has 22 Academic Affiliates Asnuntuck Community College Capital Community College Central Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University Fairfield University Housatonic Community College Manchester Community College Middlesex Community College Naugatuck Valley Community College Northwestern Connecticut Community College Norwalk Community College • Quinebaug Valley Community College • Southern Connecticut State University • Three Rivers Community College Trinity College • Tunxis Community College • University of Bridgeport • University of Connecticut • University of Hartford (Lead Institution) • University of New Haven Wesleyan University • Yale University 4
- 5. NASA’s Vision & Mission • NASA’s Vision: Reach for new heights and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind. • NASA’s Mission: Drive advances in science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic vitality, and stewardship of Earth. 5
- 6. NASA’s Purpose/Goals 6 https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/nasa_2018_strategic_plan.pdf NASA’s historic and enduring purpose is aligned to four major strategic goals:
- 7. STEM Engagement at NASA Seek to: • Create unique opportunities for a diverse set of students to contribute to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery. • Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences with NASA’s people, content and facilities. • Attract diverse groups of students to STEM through learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to NASA’s mission and work. 7
- 8. The NASA CTSGC Mission The mission of the NASA CTSGC (https://ctspacegrant.org/) is to further the efforts started through NASA’s Education Strategic Framework, Lines of Business, and the National Space Grant Program Goals and Objectives. Specifically, NASA CTSGC has three major goals: • To establish and promote NASA-related research opportunities that draw on the collaborative strength of private, academic, and government sectors • To support education initiatives that will inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) • To promote workforce development that recognizes the current and future needs of the Connecticut economy. 8
- 9. NASA Field Centers and Facilities Internship Opportunities • NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC • Ames Research Center, CA • Armstrong Flight Research Center, CA • Glenn Research Center, OH • Goddard Institute for Space Science, NY • Goddard Space Flight Center, MD • Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CA • Johnson Space Center, TX • Kennedy Space Center, FL • Langley Research Center, VA • Marshall Space Flight Center, AL • NASA IV & V Facility, WV • Stennis Space Center, MS • Wallops Flight Facility, VA • White Sands Test Facility, NM 9
- 11. NASA CTSGC Sponsored Internship Opportunities 11 https://ctspacegrant.org/funding-programs/internships Technical Internship: Priority given to community college students enrolled in an Associate’s degree or Certificate program at an affiliated academic institution are eligible to apply. If space is available internships may be offered to 4-year institution or graduate students. Industrial Internship: Undergraduate/Graduate students enrolled at an affiliated academic institution are eligible to apply. Educational Internship: Undergraduate/Graduate students enrolled at an affiliated academic institution are eligible to apply.
- 12. 12 Typical Faculty Awards Award Type Anticipated Number of Awards Approximate Award Amount Faculty Research Grant 8 up to $10000 Faculty Project Grant 5 up to $2000 Faculty STEM Education Research 6 up to $4000 Faculty STEM Education Programming 3 up to $2000 Faculty-Student Research 4 up to $14000 (per team) Faculty Travel Grant 5 up to $1000 NASA prefers faculty researchers to involve student researchers
- 13. 13 Typical NASA Faculty Research Proposal Sections and Evaluation Rubric Applicant Name: Max Score Scoring Abstract 5 Goals and Objectives 10 Relevance to NASA's Strategic Goals 15 Methods and Procedures 15 Timeline and Feasibility 10 Budget Narrative and Worksheet 10 Student Involvement 5 Recent Award 5 Expected Outcome 10 Collaboration 5 Faculty Qualifications 5 FT and/or Tenure Status 5 Total (Calculated) 100
- 14. 14 Criteria Rubrics: Faculty Research (Part 1) Applicant Name: STRONGLY EVIDENT EVIDENT SOMEWHAT EVIDENT NOT EVIDENT Max Score Scoring Abstract The abstract is clear, concise and gives the reader an excellent sense of the scope of the project. The abstract is clear and concise. The abstract is somewhat clear and concise. The abstract is unclear and/or not concise. 5 Goals and Objectives The goals and objectives are clearly stated. There are compelling reasons offered to pursue the project. The goals and objectives are clearly stated. There is some evidence to support the importance of this project. The goals and objectives are unclear. There is little evidence to support the importance of this project. The goals and objectives are not clearly stated. There is no evidence to support the importance of this project. 10 Relevance to NASA's Strategic Goals The proposed project is very relevant to one or more of NASA's strategic goals. The proposed project is relevant to one or more of NASA's strategic goals. The proposed project is somewhat relevant to one or more of NASA's strategic goals. The proposed project is not relevant to one or more of NASA's strategic goals. 15 Methods and Procedures The proposal includes a detailed, well-written explanation of the proposed methods and procedures to achieve the projects goals and objectives. There is a strong link between the methodology and goals of the project. The proposal includes a detailed explanation of the proposed methods to achieve the projects goals and objectives. There is a link between the methodology and goals of the project. The proposal includes an explanation of the proposed methods to achieve the projects goals and objectives. There is not a strong link between the methodology and goals of the project. The proposal lacks a detailed explanation of the proposed methods to achieve the projects goals and objectives. There is no link made between the methodology and goals of the project. 15 Timeline and Feasibility The proposed timeline is clear, detailed, and closely aligned with the goals and objectives. Institutional support is strong. When applicable, The proposed timeline is aligned with the goals and objectives. Institutional support is evident. When applicable, The proposed timeline is vague and somewhat aligned with the goals and objectives. There is no evidence of institutional support. No A proposed timeline is either not provided or lacks sufficient detail. No evidence of institutional support or equipment/resources 10
- 15. 15 Criteria Rubrics: Faculty Research (Part 2) Applicant Name: STRONGLY EVIDENT EVIDENT SOMEWHAT EVIDENT NOT EVIDENT Max Score Scoring Budget Narrative and Worksheet There is a clear, detailed, budget plan, including a justification of expenditures for the proposed plan and a complete budgetary schedule for the length of the program. There is a budget plan with a justification of expenditures for the proposed project and a partial budgetary schedule. There is a budget plan with little justification of expenditures. The schedule is vague, not within program limits, or has unrealistic timeline. There is no budget plan provided. 10 Student Involvement Students play a significant role in the project and are included in the budget. Students play a role in the project and are included in the budget. Students play a limited role in the project and are included in the budget. Students are not included in the project and/or not included in the budget. 5 Recent Award Never Three or more years ago Two years ago Last year 5 Expected Outcome There is great potential for innovation, publications, or future funding. The proposal includes well-defined plan for disseminating findings. There is good potential for innovation, publications, or future funding. The proposal includes a plan for disseminating findings. There is some potential for innovation, publications, or future funding. The proposal does not include a plan for disseminating findings. There is little/no potential for innovation, publications, or future funding. The proposal does not include a plan for disseminating findings. 10 Collaboration There is strong evidence of collaboration either across disciplines, across colleges/universities or with external partners. There is evidence of collaboration either across disciplines, across colleges/universities or with external partners. There is little evidence of collaboration either across disciplines, across colleges/universities or with external partners. There is no evidence of collaboration either across disciplines, across colleges/universities or with external partners. 5 Faculty Qualifications There is strong evidence that the applicant(s) is/are capable of completing project based on prior work and future plans. There is evidence that the applicant(s) is/are capable of completing project based on prior work and future plans. There is little evidence that the applicant(s) is/are capable of completing project based on prior work and future plans. There is no evidence that the applicant(s) is/are capable of completing project based on prior work and future plans. 5 FT and/or Tenure Status The applicant is full-time and/or pre-tenure/early career. 5
- 16. Typical Student Awards 16 Award Qty Amount Description Undergraduate Research Grant 4 up to $5000 Support and promote undergraduate research with faculty advisors Graduate Fellowship Grant 3 up to $8000 Promote and support graduate student research in areas that align with NASA Mission Directorates Student Project Grant 5 up to $1000 Purchase items needed for senior capstone undergraduate research or extracurricular club design projects including materials electronic components chemicals etc. Student Travel 3 up to $1000 Encourage travel to NASA facilities to use their unique resources and/or present Space Grant and NASA funded research at conferences Undergraduate Scholarship 5 $3000 Community College Scholarship 5 $1500 Community College Transfer Scholarship 1 $3000
- 17. Submittal Evaluation Criteria 17 Undergraduate Research Grant Rubric
- 18. Reporter’s Questions Proposals must answer the reporter’s questions 18 Who What Why Where When How What is your idea What problem are you solving What will you do What is the need What has been done What makes your idea unique or different How will you do it Why it is important to do it (Who cares) What is the significance and impact of your research on the field and the funding agency’s mission Why are you doing this How will you do it What skills/competencies are needed
- 19. Reporter’s Questions Proposals must answer the reporter’s questions 19 Who What Why Where When How Why you are the right person or team to do the research Why you have the capacity, expertise, and experience to perform the research Who are you working with What equipment do you need How much money do you need What will you deliver When will it be done Where will you be working How will you test it What constitutes success
- 21. 21 Undergraduate Research Rubric STRONGLY EVIDENT EVIDENT SOMEWHAT EVIDENT NOT EVIDENT Max Score Score Abstract States a specific testable research question or objective. States a clear, but untestable research and background question or the objective is not clear. States a vague, untestable research question and/or the objective is not clear. No research question posed. 10 Relation to NASA's Mission Directorates Clearly stated and directly related to the mission of NASA/aerospace/STEM. Clearly stated and to some degree agrees with the mission of NASA/aerospace/STEM. Clearly stated but does not agree with the mission of NASA/aerospace/STEM. Not stated and/or not clear. 15 Methodology Provides a clear explanation of the proposed experimental or theoretical methods/ hypothesis /prototype/product. Provides an adequate explanation of the proposed experimental or theoretical methods/ hypothesis /prototype/product. Provides an unorganized explanation of proposed experimental or theoretical methods/ hypothesis /prototype/product. Explanation of experimental methods missing. 20 Feasibility & Timeline (planning) The facilities and/advisor/expertise are available and the timeline is appropriate for conducting the proposed research. The facilities/advising are available but the timeline is inappropriate for conducting the proposed research. The facilities/advising are not adequately available. The schedule is vague, not within program limits, or has unrealistic timeline. Neither the facilities/advising nor the timeline are appropriate for conducting the research. 20 Expected outcome The deliverables are clear and innovative. Some elements of the deliverables need clarification. The deliverables are not clear, or elements are missing. The deliverables are not clear. 20 Career potential Relationship to prior work and future plans is well documented. Relationship to prior work and future plans is not well documented. Relationship to prior work and future plans is poorly documented. Relationship to prior work and future plans is missing. 5 Recent Award Never Four or more academic years Three academic years Two academic years 10 100 0
- 22. Submittal Evaluation Criteria 22 Graduate Fellowship
- 23. Submittal Evaluation Criteria 23 Student Project Grant
- 24. Submittal Evaluation Criteria 24 Travel Grant Rubric
- 25. Submittal Evaluation Criteria 25 Undergraduate Scholarship
- 26. Submittal Evaluation Criteria 26 Community College transfer scholarship