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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
NASA Connecticut Space
Grant Consortium (CTSGC)
Review of Award Opportunities
Dr. Harvey Hoffman
hhoffman@Fairfield.edu
June 28, 2022
Agenda
• NASA Mission
• NASA Internships
• NASA faculty and student awards
• NASA award criteria
• Proposal suggestions
3
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
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
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:
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
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
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
NASA Internship
10
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
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
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
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
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
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
Submittal Evaluation Criteria
17
Undergraduate Research Grant Rubric
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
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
Schedule in Excel
20
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
Submittal Evaluation Criteria
22
Graduate Fellowship
Submittal Evaluation Criteria
23
Student Project Grant
Submittal Evaluation Criteria
24
Travel Grant Rubric
Submittal Evaluation Criteria
25
Undergraduate Scholarship
Submittal Evaluation Criteria
26
Community College transfer scholarship
27
Dr. Harvey Hoffman
hhoffman@Fairfield.edu
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nasa connecticut space grant consortium awards v1.pdf

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 26. Submittal Evaluation Criteria 26 Community College transfer scholarship