Funding
NASA Space Grant
Awarded $11,975, grant
NASA initiated the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, also known as Space Grant, in 1989. Space Grant is a national network of colleges and universities. These institutions are working to expand opportunities for Americans to understand and participate in NASA's aeronautics and space projects by supporting and enhancing science and engineering education, research and public outreach efforts. The Space Grant national network includes over 850 affiliates from universities, colleges, industry, museums, science centers, and state and local agencies. These affiliates belong to one of 52 consortia in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
The 52 consortia fund fellowships and scholarships for students pursuing careers in science, mathematics, engineering and technology, or STEM, as well as curriculum enhancement and faculty development. Member colleges and universities also administer pre-college and public service education projects in their states.
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-From nasa.gov
RBC
Applying in February
The Resource Budget Commission was established in 1997 to meet unique needs within departments of Oregon Institute of Technology. In fact, funds for three critical areas were funded through the Resource Budget in previous years: campus network, computer upgrades in labs/library, and student printing.
Student projects can be academic in nature, such as junior or senior projects, annual projects (e.g., SAE Formula), conference travel, or other student-initiated projects.
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-From oit.edu
Timeline
November 2019
- Determine preliminary design and testing methods
- Evaluate on-hand materials
- Apply for funding
December 2019
- Order prototyping components
- Begin chassis and PCB prototyping phase
January 2020
- Continue prototyping phase
- Host paper rocketry outreach event for local elementary school
February 2020
- Complete prototyping phase
March 2020
- Finalize and outsource PCB
April 2020
- Complete chassis construction
- Software testing
- Compete in Catalyze Klamath competition
May 2020
- Complete PCB
- Final unit testing
June 2020
- Complete and evaluate program