Ohio Space Grant Consortium

The Ohio Space Grant Consortium is a statewide network of colleges and universities working to expand opportunities for Ohioans to understand and participate in NASA’s aeronautics and space projects by supporting and enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through scholarships, fellowships, higher education, research infrastructure, pre-college (K-12), and informal education public outreach efforts. The Space Grant national network includes more than 1,000 affiliates from universities, colleges, industry, museums, science centers, and state and local agencies. The Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) was established in 1989 (along with the original Ohio 12-member universities) by the United States Congress, and is part of the [National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program](http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/spacegrant/home/ "National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program") known as “Space Grant” administered through the [Office of STEM Engagement](https://www.nasa.gov/stem/ "Office of STEM Engagement") at [NASA Headquarters](http://www.nasa.gov/centers/hq/home/ "NASA Headquarters"). There are 52 consortia, one in each state, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Space Grant is a unique national network of colleges and universities working to expand opportunities for Americans to understand and participate in NASA’s aeronautics and space projects by supporting and enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through scholarships, fellowships, higher education, research infrastructure, pre-college (K-12), and informal education public outreach efforts. The Space Grant national network includes over 1,000 affiliates from universities, colleges, industry, museums, science centers, and state and local agencies. Ohio Aerospace Institute The OSGC is currently composed of 24 institutions of higher learning (18 universities \[including 2 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)\] and 6 community colleges), NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), the Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL), and various education outreach partners. The OSGC Program Office is located at the [Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)](http://www.oai.org/ "OAI") in Cleveland, Ohio. ***Vision:*** The Vision of the Ohio Space Grant Consortium is to continue Ohio’s legendary aviation history from the Wright Brothers pioneer beginnings to a future filled with endless exploration and discovery for students, educators, and all Ohioans. ***Mission:*** The Ohio Space Grant Consortium’s Mission is to provide opportunities for all Ohioans to engage in NASA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-related research, education, and public service programs to foster a diverse, well-prepared, future technical workforce for NASA and the Nation.