NASA has awarded Professor Kevin Crosby $300,000 in seed funding to build a new research and internship program for Carthage students.
The majority of these funds are designated for 10 summer internships over the next two years. Selected students will take part in space science research on campus during the academic year and then spend a summer working at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The agency recently announced Carthage as one of 13 grant recipients for the Science Mission Directorate Bridge Program. Targeting schools that primarily serve undergraduate or underrepresented students, it’s designed to cultivate a more diverse, inclusive, and accessible workforce — both at NASA and in STEM occupations across the country.
“We look forward to nurturing these collaborations between faculty and NASA researchers, while supporting the development of the next generation of researchers,” said program director Padi Boyd.
Prof. Kevin Crosby Mentored by Prof. Crosby and a Johnson Space Center engineer, the Carthage interns will explore “Bubble Trapping and Ullage Formation in an Acoustic Field.” This begins a new line of inquiry in the College’s long-running space sciences research program.
Their work could ultimately contribute to a more efficient refueling solution in space. That’s one of the technological hurdles NASA needs to clear in order to establish the infrastructure for sustained human presence and commercial activity in space.
“As simple as it sounds, transferring liquid propellants between service and client tanks in space is very challenging,” said Prof. Crosby. “The grant provides funding for us to study a novel approach to facilitate tank venting during the transfer process.”
The team will also conduct educational outreach, leading activities that examine the physics of bubbles and foams. Carthage often hosts middle- and high-school students in the Space Science Lab as summer interns, and some of them have gone on to attend the College.
Prof. Crosby is optimistic that the two-year seed grant will lead to additional Bridge Program funding. That would expand the internship pipeline between Carthage and NASA and establish a lasting program of research into low-gravity bubble dynamics.
...enterprise on- prem and cloud platforms. Responsible for AI model delivery to on-prem infrastructure and cloud platforms (GCP-Vertex AI, Azure ML) Collaborating with Data scientist to optimize the scoring pipeline. Building automation capabilities to...
...Attention Texarkana, Alabama Truck Drivers! Regional CDL A Tank Truck Company Solo Drivers needed to haul chemical hazmat products around the... ...Job Details/Requirements: Single Hull Stainless Steel Tanker Trailer. Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement Required (If you don...
Volt is immediately hiring Lab Tech 1 in Greenville South Carolina with a well-known industry ; For this role you will need to be able to work 12 hour shifts (Day/Night schedule of 2 On/2 Off/3 On/2 Off) This is a first shift position.
...Job Description Job Description Caltex Oil Tools is seeking Offshore Service Technicians with a passion to operate, service, and build electro hydromechanical systems. This position will require travel for up to 40-50%. Pay is based upon experience. $20.00 - $3...
Are you passionate about travel and ready to turn that passion into a rewarding career? Look no further! We are a well-established travel agency with over 70 years of expertise in curating unforgettable experiences for our clients. We're on the lookout for enthusiastic...