Dr. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, SPI non-resident scholar and Professor of Transportation Economics at George Washington University, published an article titled “Infrastructure Bill Neglects GPS Threats.” The article was published by Forbes and can be found here.
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Dr. John Klein Authored an Article for National DEFENSE
Dr. John J. Klein, adjunct SPI professor, authored an article titled “Industry Vital for Deterring Aggression in Space.” The article was published by National DEFENSE, NDIA’s Business & Technology Magazine, and can be found here.
SPI Director Scott Pace Cited by The Christian Science Monitor
Dr. Pace was cited in The Christian Science Monitor news article titled “From Bezos to satellites, does new space era need new rules?”.
Academic Year Internship Opportunity at NASA Headquarters
FALL 2021
Paid (Virtual) Academic Year Internship Opportunity at NASA Headquarters – Washington, DC – Mars Exploration Program OfficeThe District of Columbia Space Grant Consortium is pleased to announce two paid online (virtual) internship positions at The Mars Exploration Program office of the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. We are looking for Fall 2021 semester interns with a strong interest in the robotic and human exploration of Mars, who are driven team players with strong writing and organizational skills to help with NASA’s ongoing integration efforts.
Interns will have the opportunity to research and write policy pieces on various aspects of future Mars exploration. They will integrate collaborations with subject matter experts from across NASA, industry, and academia. They will help respond to the changing expectations of the ever dynamic world of Martian exploration. They also will develop outreach materials and arrange virtual school visits and talks. NASA wants its interns to learn as much as possible, as they not only contribute to NASA’s mission, but also help NASA develop the next steps in its journey to Mars.
Eligibility/Details
1. Students must be currently enrolled at a university in the District of Columbia.
2. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
3. Students must be majoring or minoring in a STEM or Science/Space Policy discipline.
4. Both Undergraduate and Graduate students are eligible to apply.
5. Fall 2021 Internships will be a 400 hour/16-week commitment from approximately September 6, 2021 – December 31, 2021. There will be flexibility to accommodate your academic schedule, but all work must be completed between September 6, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Students must work a total of 400 hours over the Fall 2021 semester, averaging 25 hours each week for 16 weeks.
6. Undergraduate students will receive a $11,680 stipend. Graduate students will receive a $14,400 stipend.
7. Up to two students will be selected for this opportunity.
8. This special internship opportunity is only available for DC university students through the DC Space Grant Consortium. It is NOT available on NASA’s internship website.
9. Students must be citizens of the United States.
Deadline to apply is Monday, August 16, 2021.
Online Application:
https://www.formdesk.com/DCSpaceGrant/MarsInternship
SPI Director Scott Pace Cited by CNBC
Dr. Pace was cited in the CNBC news article titled “China once said it couldn’t put a potato in space. Now it’s eyeing Mars.”
SPI Director Scott Pace Publishes Article in Space News
SPI Director Scott Pace publishes op-ed article, “NOAA is stalling U.S. space traffic management” for Space News Online. The article discusses the importance of U.S. leadership in ensuring the long-term sustainability of space activities. For more, check out the full article.
SPI Director Scott Pace Co-Authors Article for Aviation Week
SPI Director Scott Pace co-authors article, “Patti Grace Smith Commercial Space Pioneer” for Aviation Week magazine. The article is in appreciation and remembrance of Patti Grace Smith, a groundbreaking policymaker who helped bring about the era of “New Space.” For more, check out the full article.
SPI Director Scott Pace Publishes Article in Wedge Magazine
SPI Director Scott Pace publishes article, “Space is Key to Economic Growth and Security” for Japan’s Wedge magazine (Japan Railways’ “in-flight” magazine). The article analyzes U.S.-Japan space cooperation and will be officially published May 20, 2021. It is also availabe for download now in both English and Japanese.
Accurate GPS Needed to Measure Climate Change
Diana Furchtgott-Roth, former deputy assistant secretary for research and development at the Department of Transportation, adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University, and friend to SPI publishes Op-Ed for RealClear Science:
Accurate GPS Needed to Measure Climate Change
May 5, 2021
SPI Director Scott Pace Co-Authors Article for Politico
SPI Director Scott Pace co-authors the article, “Now is the time to invest in private space stations” for Politico magazine. The article addresses the transition away from the ISS model to a commercially operated space station model. For more, check out the full article.
