Most Distant Explosion Detected, Smashes Previous Record
Posted September 13, 2005
A NASA press conference announcing the discovery of the most distant Gamma Ray Burst ever seen. Two UNC-Chapel Hill undergraduates supported by NC Space Grant were key participants in making this discovery and will co-author the soon-to-be-published scientific paper. Full article.

SpaceTalk Seeking New Members
Posted August 30, 2005
Space Talk is a student organization devoted to the subject of space exploration. Although Space Talk is based at UNC-Chapel Hill, our members and network include students, professionals, and hobbyists throughout the Triangle area. Learn more.

Sally Ride Science Festival Comes to Duke University on October 15, 2005
Posted August 25, 2005
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NC Space Grant Consortium Community College Scholarship
Posted April 2005
The NC Space Grant Consortium Community College Scholarship applications are now availabe. These scholarships are awarded competitively to community college students in NC who will be transferring to one of the eight Space Grant Universities. Application deadline has been extend to August 31.
Information Sheet (pdf) | Application (pdf)

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