The Graduate School is pleased to announce the recipients of the Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Graduate Fellowships. Sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), these fellowships are awarded to students who are pursuing research in fields aligned with NASA’s strategic interests, including STEM education and space-related science and technology.
This year, six exceptional graduate students from Michigan Tech have been selected for this honor. Their diverse research projects span from atmospheric physics to advanced mechanical engineering, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of space-related research on our campus.
MSGC Fellowship Winners
- Gabby DuCheny – Mechanical Engineering, advised by Dr. Bhisham Sharma
- Nicholas Hendrickson – Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics, advised by Dr. Vinh Nguyen
- Sam Jensen – Geophysics, advised by Dr. Aleksey Smirnov
- Mari Leland – Biological Sciences, advised by Trista Vick-Majors
- Samantha Torres – Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics, advised by Dr. Vinh Nguyen
- Dayana Manrique – Atmospheric Sciences, advised by Shiliang Wu
The MSGC fellowship program aims to foster awareness of and education in space-related science and technology while supporting the next generation of researchers. Each fellowship provides funding to support the students’ research expenses and stipends, allowing them to focus on innovative projects that contribute to our understanding of the Earth and the universe beyond.
We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work and dedication to their respective fields. Receiving an MSGC fellowship is a testament to the high caliber of research being conducted by our graduate students and their potential to make significant contributions to the scientific community and NASA’s mission.
The Graduate School congratulates Gabby, Nicholas, Sam, Mari, Samantha, and Dayana on this prestigious achievement and looks forward to seeing the results of their funded research.
For more information on the Michigan Space Grant Consortium and future funding opportunities, please visit the MSGC website or the Graduate School’s funding page.
