NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium

About NASA CTSGC NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium (CTSGC) is a federally mandated grant, internship, and scholarship program that is funded as a part of NASA Education. There are Space Grant Consortia in all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. NASA CTSGC, in an effort to encourage broader participation in NASA research programs, was formed in 1991 by the following post-secondary education institutions: Trinity College, University of Connecticut, and University of New Haven with the University of Hartford as the lead institution. The CTSGC Purpose - Inspire the pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), especially within groups who have traditionally been underrepresented within the STEM disciplines - Be the model for STEM-based professional development - Contribute to the development of Connecticut’s economy and STEM pipeline - Provide an environment in which all stakeholders understand and contribute to the Consortium’s mission.