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National Directory of Space Grant Contacts Front Cover: Galaxies: Snapshots in Time If. National Aeronautics and Educational Program Space Administration Faculty, Teachers Grades K- & Students Post Doctoral Office of Human Resources and Education Education Divisi (NASA-EP-321) NATIONAL DIRECTLY N96-19287 OF SPACE GRANT CONTACTS (NASA) 107 p Unclas HI/81 0101133 National Directory of Space Grant Contacts Front Cover: Galaxies: Snapshots in Time This sequence of NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images of remote galaxies offers tantalizing initial clues to the evolution of galaxies in the universe. (far left column) These are traditional spiral and elliptical-shaped galaxies that make up the two basic classes of island star cities that inhibit the universe we see in our current epoch (14 billion years after the birth of the universe in the Big Bang). Elliptical galaxies contain older stars, while spirals have vigorous ongoing star formation in their dusty, pancake-shaped disks. Our Milky Way galaxy is a typical spiral, or disk-shaped galaxy, on the periphery of the great Virgo cluster. Both galaxies in this column are a few tens of millions of light-years away, and therefore represent our current stage of the universe's evolution. (center left column) These galaxies existed in a rich cluster when the universe was approximately two-thirds its present age. Elliptical galaxies (top) appear fully evolved because they resemble today's descendants. By contrast, some spirals have a "frontier" appearance, with loosely shaped arms of young star formation. The spiral population appears more disrupted due to a variety of possible dynamical effects that result from dwelling in a dense cluster. (center right column) Distinctive spiral structure appears more vague and disrupted in galaxies that existed when the universe was nearly one-third its present age. These objects do not have the symmetry of current-day spirals and contain irregular lumps of starburst activity. However, even this far back toward the beginning of time, the elliptical galaxy (top) is still clearly recognizable. However, the distinction between ellipticals and spirals grows less certain with increasing distance. (far right column) These extremely remote, primeval objects existed when the universe was nearly one-tenth its current age. The distinction between spiral and elliptical galaxies may well disappear at this early epoch. However, the object in the top frame has the light profile of a mature elliptical galaxy. This implies that ellipticals formed remarkably early in the universe while spiral galaxies took much longer to form. Credit: A. Dressier (Carnegie Institutions of Washington), M. Dickinson (STScI), D. Macchetto (ESA/STScI), M. Giavalisco (STScI), and NASA. National Directory of Space Grant Contacts November 1995 Office of Human Resources and Education Education Division EP-321 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW v ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 1 ALASKA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 3 ARIZONA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 4 ARKANSAS SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 7 CALIFORNIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 9 COLORADO SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 10 CONNECTICUT SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 13 DELAWARE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 14 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 16 FLORIDA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 17 GEORGIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 19 HAWAII SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 20 IDAHO SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 21 ILLINOIS SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 23 INDIANA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 24 IOWA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 25 KANSAS SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 27 KENTUCKY SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 28 LOUISIANA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 33 MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 35 MARYLAND SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 38 MASSACHUSETTS SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 40 MICHIGAN SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 41 MINNESOTA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 43 MISSISSIPPI SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 44 MISSOURI SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 46 MONTANA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 48 NEBRASKA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM, 48 NEVADA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 50 NEW HAMPSHIRE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 52 NEW JERSEY SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 53 Nvtiona.D.rectory of Space Grant Contacts ?R£CmmQ p^g By« WT FILMED '" TABLE OF CONTENTS NEW MEXICO SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM ..' 54 NEW YORK SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM ; 56 NORTH CAROLINA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 57 NORTH DAKOTA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM ...'.....„ 58 OHIO SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM , ; 58 OKLAHOMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 60 OREGON SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 60 PENNSYLVANIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 61 PUERTO RICO SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM ..„ 62 RHODE ISLAND SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM ; .63 SOUTH CAROLINA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM : 63 SOUTH DAKOTA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM „ 64 TENNESSEE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM ;..„ ,. 65 TEXAS SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 67 (UTAH) ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 74 VERMONT SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM..... 76 VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 77 WASHINGTON SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 82 WEST VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 83 WISCONSIN SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 84 WYOMING SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM 87 NASA FIELD CENTER CONTACTS 88 NASA HEADQUARTERS CONTACTS 90 NASA CENTER EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFICERS 91 NASA HOME PAGE ADRESSES 92 INDEX 93 DIRECTORY CHANGES 101 Iv National Directory of Sjpace Grant Contacts OVERVIEW The Notional Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Grant College and Fellowship Program was established under Public Law 100-147. the NASA Authorization Act of 1988, to ensure continued U.S. strength in space-related research and education and to capitalize on the multiple opportunities afforded by the space environment. Space Grant objectives, derived from the legislation, are to : (1) establish a national network of universities with interests and capabilities in aeronautics, space, and related fields; (2) encourage cooperative programsdmonguniversities.aerospaceindustry.and Federal, state and local governments; (3) encourage interdisciplinary training, research, and public service programs related to aerospace; (4) recruit and train professionals, especially women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities for careers in aerospace science and technology; and, (5) promote a strong science, mathematics and technology education base from elementary through secondary levels. The three goals of the Space Grant program are to: (1) identify, maintain, and disseminate Space Grant programs that are proven to be effective; (2) devise and implement new Space Grant programs that address agency and national education initiatives; and, (3) expand the Space Grant network by continuing to develop partnerships with external constituencies, such as professional societies and Land Grant and Sea Grant University programs.. Through the Space Grant program. NASA has successfully forged a network of participating universities and other institutions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The 52 Space Grant State Consortia currently consist of 395 institutions of higher education. 66 industry affiliates, 26 state/local government offices, 40 nonprofit organizations, and 25 other education entities. Space Grant affiliates include many of the Nation's research-intensive universities, as well as private academic institutions, four-year institutions, and community colleges. Also included are 38 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), 9 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). 5 Native American Institutions, and 10 Other Minority Institutions (OMUs). Contacts at each of these institutions are included in this directory- The majority of the 52 consortia are aligned into five regional consortia for the purposes of sharing information and conducting cooperative projects. Communication between NASA and state consortia is facilitated via an Internet distribution node. Further, University Affairs Officers at NASA Field Centers perform liaison between consortia members and NASA researchers. For additional information on the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, please write to: NASA Headquarters National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program Code FE Washington, DC 20546 or for Internet access (World Wide Web) point your client software to: http://ednet.gsfc.nasa.gov/space_grant/NASAspacegrant.html National Directory of Space Grant Contacts ALABAMA ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM University of Alabama in Huntsville Dr. Jeanette Jones (Lead Institution) Associate Director, Alabama Space Grant Consortium Dr. John C. Gregory P.O. Box 411 Director. Alabama Space Grant Consortium Normal. AL 35762 Materials Science Building, Room 205 Phone: (205) 851-5676 Huntsville, AL 35899 Fax: (205)851-5030 Phone: (205) 895-6028 Fax: (205)895-6061 Email: [email protected] Auburn University Dr. Gerald R. Kan- Dr. C. Michael Moriarty Campus Director Policy Advisory Council Member Huntsville, AL 35899 202 Samford Hall Phone:(205)895-6184 Auburn, AL 36849 Fax: (205)895-6758 Phone: (334) 844-4784 Email: [email protected] Fax: (334)844-5971 Dr. William Lucas Dr. Joe D. Perez Consultant Campus Director MH336 Huntsville. AL 35899 Department of Physics Phone:(205)895-6451 Auburn, AL 36849 Fax: (205)895-6949 Phone: (334) 844-4264 Fax: (334)844-4613 Dr. Sam McManus Email: [email protected] Policy Advisory Council Member Provost & Vice Pres. for Academic Affairs MDH 123 Boeing Company Huntsville, AL 35899 Phone: (205) 895-6337 Mr. J.P. Noblitt Fax: (205)895-6918 Missiles & Space Divisions P.O. Box 240002 Ms. Jackie Reasoner Mail Stop JW-86 Assistant Director Huntsville. AL 35824-6402 CMIS Contact Phone:(205)461-3409 Materials Science Building, Room 205 Fax: (205)461-2716 Huntsville. AL 35899 Phone: (205) 895-6800 Mr. Ken Tucker Fax: (205)895-6061 Email: [email protected] Industrial Representative P.O. 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