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    • NASA Human Lander Challenge

      NASA’s 2025 HuLC competition asks undergraduate and graduate student teams to develop innovative, systems-level solutions to understand, mitigate potential problems, and mature advanced cryogenic fluid technologies that can be implemented within 3-5 years. Notice of Intent Submission Deadline: October 16, 2024.

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    • Wisconsin Space Conference Poster Award Winners

      Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium announces the 34th Annual Wisconsin Space Conference Poster Award winners: Timothy Day and Ellyssa Purdy.

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WSGC Student Spotlight: Joe Wopat

April 15, 2024

Congratulations to this week’s #WSGCStudentSpotlight, Joe Wopat! Joe is a recipient of the 2022-2023 Industry Internship Award.

Joe Wopat was a driven and ambitious senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursuing an Engineering Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering degree. Originally from Lacrosse, Wisconsin, Joe has developed a passion for engineering and gained valuable experience at Sierra Space, where he has worked on thermal control systems and Dream Chaser structural dynamics. After graduating in December 2023, Joe hopes to continually improve his skillset as he enters his career in an exciting time in the aerospace industry.

Congratulations, Joe, and best of luck in your future!


Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium

    WSGC NEWS

    • NASA Human Lander Challenge

      NASA’s 2025 HuLC competition asks undergraduate and graduate student teams to develop innovative, systems-level solutions to understand, mitigate potential problems, and mature advanced cryogenic fluid technologies that can be implemented within 3-5 years. Notice of Intent Submission Deadline: October 16, 2024.

      More >

    • Wisconsin Space Conference Poster Award Winners

      Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium announces the 34th Annual Wisconsin Space Conference Poster Award winners: Timothy Day and Ellyssa Purdy.

      More >

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