Student Fellowships
NDSGC provides funding for North Dakota students to complete research fellowships at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Research fellowships are available to students completing STEM- or NASA-relevant research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students are expected to spend around 15 hours per week on their research projects.
Funding
Sydney Menne (2023 NDSGC Fellow)
Undergraduate Students
- Fall and Spring: $5,000
- Summer: $3,100
Graduate Students
- Fall and Spring: $6,000
- Summer: $3,800
Eligibility
The student:
- must be enrolled at an NDSGC Affiliate College or University
- must be a U.S. Citizen
- must be in good academic standing
- is limited to two fellowships per degree program
Students receiving a ½ Graduate Assistantship appointment are not eligible for fellowships; students earning a ¼ Graduate Assistantship appointment are eligible for partial fellowships.
See NDSGC homepage for general eligibility and funding details.
Deadlines
Applications open one month prior to deadline:
- Spring: November 1st
- Summer: March 1st
- Fall: May 1st
How to Apply
Please reference the application guidance and informational video for more details. Contact the NDSGC team with questions.
Past Funding Recipients
| Name | Field/School |
|---|---|
| Laina Behrenbrinker | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota |
| Cole Hood | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota |
| Lydia LaFean | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University |
| Joseph Lemker | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota |
| Kaela Lucke | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota |
| Sean McCloat | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| John Merila | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota |
| Caleb Strom | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Name | Field/School |
|---|---|
| Emily Balluff | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University |
| Luca Beretta | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota |
| Taylor Dolan | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota |
| Bella Hettich | Education, Health, and Behavior, University of North Dakota |
| Thomas Iken | Physics & Mathematics, University of North Dakota |
| Parker Johnson | Physics, University of North Dakota |
| Sean McCloat | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Sydney Menne | Physics, University of North Dakota |
| John Merila | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota |
| Mark Vernon | Biology, Minot State University |
| Jacob Yates | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Name | Field/School |
|---|---|
| Abraham Ahumada | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Jordyn Carrabre | Commercial Aviation, University of North Dakota |
| Gilbert Cauthorn | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Sheyna Gifford | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Parker Johnson | Physics, University of North Dakota |
| Evan Reinholz | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University |
| Skye Schwartz | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Geena Broadwater | Biology, Minot State University | Ichthyofauna and Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities |
| Brad Hoffmann | Biomedical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Cardiovascular Predictive Metric of Crew Energy Expenditure and Thermal Loading |
| Kaela Lucke | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota | Agroclimatic Extremes Limiting Growing Seasons Under Climate Change - North Dakota and Beyond |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Burke Brunson | Geology, University of North Dakota | Thermal Modeling of the Yellowstone Volcanic Complex: Implications for Crustal Structure of the Magma System and Eruption Dynamics |
| Trey Fischbach | Agricultural Studies, Dickinson State University | Introducing Legumes as a Food Production System |
| Jason Hicks | Computer Sciences, University of North Dakota | Automation and Visualization of Program Correctness for Automatically Generating Code |
| Manna Khan | Earth System Science & Policy, University of North Dakota | Grand Forks Floods Vulnerability and Housing |
| Vincent Ledvina | Physics, University of North Dakota | Construction of the North Dakota Dual Aurora Camera (NoDDAC) to Aid in Citizen Science and Space Weather Applications |
| Sydney Menne | Physics / Astrophysics / Mathematics, University of North Dakota | Supernovae Distributions and their Relationships to Classes of Stars |
| Holton Miller | Engineering, North Dakota State University | Design and Characterization of Optically Clear PMMA/GOx Hybrid Rocket Propulsion System |
| Terry Rector | Aerospace Sciences, University of North Dakota | Impacts on Cognitive Decay & Memory Recall During Long Duration Spaceflight |
| Emily Schlieff | Mathematics, University of North Dakota | Modeling Inflatable Space Structures |
| James Stoffel | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Critical Contingency EVA's for 3D-Printed Planetary Habitats |
| Nick Thomas | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Computational Simulations of a Rotating Arrangement of Three Cylinders Using Hybrid Turbulence Models |
| Lori Waters | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Food Crop Production for Long Duration Missions |
| Kimberly Whaley | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Manufacturing and Testing of Composites Made With Recycled Carbon Fibers |
| Amanda Winter | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | The Effect of Gravitational Changes on Biofilm |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Allen | Biomedical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) and Extreme Environments |
| Denise Buckner | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Lipid Decontamination Procedures for Life Detection Instruments |
| Elias Holte | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Atacama Desert: Photosynthetic Bacteria and Halite Nodules |
| Colton Hondl | Biology / Chemistry, Dickinson State University | Natural Genetic Variation in Arabidopsis in Response to Bacillus Subtilis (GB03) Volatile Organic Compounds |
| Matthew Lein | Software Engineering, Valley City State University | Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) |
| Brian Teske | Aerospace Sciences, University of North Dakota | Testing for Safety Management System (SMS) Attributes via a Survey Instrument: Preparing SMS for Commercial Space Operations |
| Brittany Zimmerman | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Biosphere 2: Regeneration of Life Support Commodities |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Denise Buckner | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Atmospheric and Experimental Student Initiated Research |
| Jeremy Harris | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Initial Research for Analysis of Ammonia-Water Thermodynamic Power Cycle on the Lunar Surface |
| Jason Hicks | Computer Sciences, University of North Dakota | Automation and Visualization of Program Correctness for Automatically Generating Code |
| Elias Holte | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Investigating Deliquescence and Vapor Diffusion in Halite Evaporites |
| Brad Hoffman | Space Studies / Biomedical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Embedding Biomimetic Silk Fibers and Thin Films with Carbon Nanoparticles for Electro-Mechanical Shape Responsive Nanocomposites |
| Jacob Huesman | Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Bézier Spline Based Path Planning |
| Andrew Jones | Software Engineering, North Dakota State University | Decision-Making for Self-Replicating 3D Printed Robot Systems |
| Aaron Knudtson | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Turbulence Modeling of Flow Over a Rotating Cylinder |
| Paul Kvamme | Air Traffic Management, University of North Dakota | Exploring Immersive Technologies for Dome Theater Learning |
| Mathew Lein | Software Engineering, Valley City State University | SQL Server Implementation for Radon Detectors and Inventory Management for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment |
| Sean Mahoney | Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science, North Dakota State University | Leg Blood Flow Restriction During Rowing Exercise as a Countermeasure for Microgravity Induced Deconditioning |
| Colton Mosser | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Rocket Propulsion Design Team: Supersonic Nozzle Design for a Paraffin/GOx Hybrid Rocket Engine |
| Sophie Orr | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Effects of Locomotor Gaits Under Simulated Reduced Gravity Conditions on Muscles of the Leg |
| Alan Perrault | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Turbulence Model Benchmarking |
| Eric Ramesh | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Asteroid Farming: Investigating the Suitability of Asteroid CI Chondrite Soil for Plant Growth |
| Drew Ross | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Robotic Vehicle Wireless Communications |
| Jennifer Russell | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Enriching Simulated Martian Regolith Using Eisenia Fetida (Red Wiggler) and Inedible Plant Biomass Simulated during Mission V in the Inflatable Lunar Mars Analog Habitat (ILMAH) |
| Jason Schirck | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Optical Nozzle Design and Diagnostics for Supersonic Flow Studies |
| Halley Score | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Rocket Combustion Chamber Design and Structured Analysis |
| John Spaight | Physics / Mathematics, North Dakota State University | Modeling Hydration-Mediated Ion-Ion Interactions in Electrolytes through Oscillating Yukawa Potentials |
| Brian Teske | Aerospace Sciences, University of North Dakota | Can Safety Management System Attributes be Determined? Developing a Survey Instrument |
| Nick Thomas | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Unsteady Wake/Blade Interaction Simulations |
| Nanette Valentour | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Design and Preliminary Fabrication of a Lifting Body Vehicle for High Altitude Research |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Haylee Archer | Physics, University of North Dakota | Unveiling the Nature of Red-Sequence Spiral Galaxies |
| Denise Buckner | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | North Dakota Solar Eclipse Ballooning Project |
| Gabriel Ferragut | Physics / Geology, North Dakota State University | Sublimation Modeling in Paleoclimate Reconstruction of the Great Basin, North America |
| Brad Hoffman | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Embedding Biomimetic Silk Fibers and Thin Films with Carbon Nanoparticles for Electro-Mechanical Shape Responsive Nanocomposites |
| Sean Mahoney | Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science, North Dakota State University | Leg Blood Flow Restriction During Rowing Exercise as a Countermeasure for Microgravity Induced Deconditioning |
| Elijah Mathews | Physics, University of North Dakota | Probing the Globular Cluster Population of Edge-On Spiral Galaxies |
| Sophie Orr | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Effects of Locomotor Gaits Under Simulated Reduced Gravity Conditions on Muscles of the Leg |
| Sophie Orr | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Effects of Suited and Unsuited Locomotor Gaits in Reduced Gravity Environments on Muscles of the Leg |
| Alan Perrault | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | T3A Transition Model Verification |
| Drew Ross | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Robotic Vehicle Wireless Communications |
| Alexander Sinclair | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | High Performance "Green" Rubber Utilizing Functionalized Cellulose Nanofibers |
| Suzi Voce | Mathematics, University of North Dakota | Modeling Regulatory Gene Networks in Hematopoietic Multipotent Cells |
| Lance Wilson | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota | Eclipse Balloon Project Code Support |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Anderson | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | A Comparative Analysis of the Geology Tools Used During the Apollo Lunar Program and Their Suitability for Future Missions to the Moon |
| Meyer Bohn | Soil Science, North Dakota State University | Evaluating Soil Health Using Remotely Sensed Evapotranspiration on the Benchmark Barnes Soils of North Dakota |
| Lawrence Burkett | Earth System Science and Policy, University of North Dakota | A Sustainability Tuvalu |
| Jason Burns | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Quantifying Cure in Industrial Composites Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy |
| Mitch Campion | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Predicting West Nile Virus Occurrences in North Dakota Using Data Mining Techniques |
| Nathan Carlson | Physics and Astrophysics, University of North Dakota | Measuring the Specific Frequency of Globular Clusters Around Spiral Galaxies |
| Peter Henson | Civil Engineering, University of North Dakota | Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of Spacecraft Structures |
| Tyler Lane | Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Energy Harvesting of Prosthetics |
| Sean McCloat | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Photometry and Transit Timing Variation Analysis of Recently Discovered Hot Jupiter Exoplanets |
| Lucky Mulenga | Chemical Engineering, North Dakota State University | A Study of Continuously Rotating Detonation Engines |
| Madison Olson | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota | UND Habitat Modeling and Additions |
| Sophie Orr | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Analysis of Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Crew Audio/Visual Journals |
| Mary Pearson | Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University | The Interaction of Radio Frequency and Lambda DNA |
| Billi Jean Peterman | Environmental Science, Dickinson State University | Investigating Changes in Soil Microbiological Communities |
| Charles Schneider | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Pilot Headset Augmentation - Navigation and Physiological Feedback Device |
| Tim See | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota | Application of Docker Containerizing Software in Undergraduate Education to Increase Model Understanding |
| Kara Stone | Exercise Science and Nutrition, North Dakota State University | Surface Electromyography Analysis of Paraspinal Muscles When Facilitated With Kinesio® Tape During Exercise Countermeasures |
| Name | School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Haylee Archer | University of North Dakota | Dwarf Galaxy Alignment |
| Daniel Berg | University of North Dakota | Friction Loss for Fluid Flow in Various Miniature Channel Applications |
| Chris Buelke | University of North Dakota | A Lunar LOX Production Facility Feasibility Study |
| Lawrence Burkett | University of North Dakota | A Sustainable Tuvalu |
| Lauren Clarke | University of North Dakota | Analysis of Simulating Radiation and Chemical Instability During Atmospheric Re-entry |
| Maison Davis | University of North Dakota | STEM Outreach |
| Gabriel Ferragut | North Dakota State University | Review of Optical Dating Literature: Corrections for Phase of Interstitial Water |
| Patrick Froehle | University of North Dakota | Flexible Antennas for Space Monitoring and Communication Systems |
| Breanne Hatfield | Minot State University | Existence and Uniqueness of Projectile Motion Model |
| Amanda Hernandez | University of North Dakota | Selection and Characterization of the Kepler Spacecraft's Objects of Interest and Exoplanet Candidates |
| Jacob Huesman | North Dakota State University | Converting 3D Point Cloud Data Into 2D Occupancy Grids Suitable for Robot Applications |
| Miranda Huether | Dickinson State University | Urban Heat Island Effect in Dickinson, North Dakota |
| David Kim | University of North Dakota | Aerodynamics Research Using a Piper PA12 Aircraft |
| Dalten Kuhn | Dickinson State University | Light Pollution in Western North Dakota Due to Regional Oil Development |
| Sean McCloat | University of North Dakota | High Altitude Ballooning "Mega Launch" With Schroeder Middle School |
| Kaitlynn Meis | University of North Dakota | Decoding of Regulatory Logic and Network Reconstruction of Hematopoietic Genes |
| Suzannah Miller | Minot State University | Mathematical Modeling of Planetary Motion |
| Carolyn Newton | University of North Dakota | Developing a Space Simulator Habitat |
| Luke Novak | North Dakota State University | Computational Fluid Dynamics Model Improvement Investigation for Turbine Aerodynamics |
| Dallas Peterson | Valley City State University | Radon Detection |
| Tyler Peterson | North Dakota State University | Agricultural Waste as Solid Biofuel |
| Tyler Przybylski | University of North Dakota | Wireless Body Area Network Hardware Systems |
| Justin Tangen | Valley City State University | Using Side Scanning Sonar to Map Bottom Substrate Features on North Dakota Rivers |
| Dylan Young | University of North Dakota | A Background Radiogenic Analysis of the Black Hills, South Dakota |
| Name | School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Crisman | University of North Dakota | Inventory of Personality, Anxiety, and Depression on Lunar/Mars Habitat Simulation Participants |
| Michelle Decker | Dickinson State University | Measurements of Light Pollution in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park |
| Chris Follette | University of North Dakota | Robotics Intern |
| Chris Follette | University of North Dakota | Preliminary Study of Components to Create MACHO 2.0 |
| Patrick Froehle | University of North Dakota | Flexible Antennas for Space Monitoring and Communication Systems |
| Tyler Hill | University of North Dakota | Development of a Prototype Movement Assistance System for Extravehicular Activity Gloves |
| Monica Hilton | Dickinson State University | Development of Soil After 60 Years at the Unreclaimed Custer Mine in McLean Counter, North Dakota |
| Lincoln Larson | Lake Region State College | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Uses in Agriculture |
| Lucas Lindholm | Dakota College at Bottineau | Advanced Methods of Cooling of Internal Gas Turbines |
| John Nienhuis | Lake Region State College | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Uses in Agriculture |
| Chloe Ondracek | Minot State University | Inverse Problem for Projectiles |
| Tyler Przybylski | University of North Dakota | Wireless Body Area Network Hardware Systems |
| Name | Field/School |
|---|---|
| Brian Badders | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Josh Borchardt | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Ricardo Alfaro Contreras | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota |
| Christopher Fixen | Biology, Lake Region State College |
| Zachary Hamann | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota |
| Jeremy Holter | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Nick Long | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Anne Longlet | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Marissa Saad | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Jonathan Schiralli | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Brett Sergenian | Geography, University of North Dakota |
| Andrew Taylor | Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University |
| Karl Williams | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Matt Zimmer | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Name | Field/School |
|---|---|
| Lane Azure | Education, North Dakota State University |
| Brian Badders | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Nicolai Bae | Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota |
| Corey Bergsrud | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota |
| John Boucha | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Alisa Fairweather | Chemistry / Biochemistry, North Dakota State University |
| Nathan Froelich | Biochemistry / Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University |
| Darren Grau | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Zachary Hamarin | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota |
| Britt Helten | Pre-Engineering, Lake Region State College / North Dakota State University |
| Tyler Hill | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Katrina Jackson | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Michael Kalinosky | Biochemistry, North Dakota State University |
| Terry Moser | Elementary Education, Lake Region State College / Mayville State University |
| Korey Southerland | Environmental Geography, University of North Dakota |
| Annie Wargetz | Space Studies, University of North Dakota |
| Zachary Wygant | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Azure | Education, North Dakota State University | Impact of Ethnomathematics on American Indian Students at Cankdeska Cikana Community College |
| Corey Bergsrud | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Small Antenna Design |
| Nicholas Bittner | Wind Power, Lake Region State College | GPS and Satellite Imaging for Use in Agriculture |
| Otto Borchert | Computer Science, North Dakota State University | The 3D Virtual Mars Explorer |
| Kirk Bottelberghe | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Fire Retardancy of Polyurethane Systems |
| John Boucha | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | High Altitude Balloon Imaging |
| Aron Fisk | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Impact of Ultraviolet Light on Rigid Polyurethane Foam |
| Nathan Froehlich | Biochemistry / Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University | Chiral Thioureas With Fluxional Groups/Application in Organocatalysis |
| Nicholas Goenner | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Fire Retardancy of Polyurethane Systems |
| Darren Grau | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Variable Stars: T Tauri Stars |
| Guy Hakanson | Computer Science, North Dakota State University | The 3D Virtual Mars Explorer |
| Korby Heinsen | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Process Optimization and Bond Classification in Transient Liquid Diffusion Bonding of Iron, Nickel, and Titanium Alloys |
| Jesse Henrikson | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Corrosion Fatigue Testing of Friction Stir Welded Aluminum |
| Jeremy Hoffart | Chemistry, Lake Region State College | Use of Satellite Imagery for Agricultural Applications |
| Jamison Huber | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Predicting the Heat Transfer and Aerodynamic Losses in High Speed-Low Reynolds Number Flows in High Pressure Turbines |
| Kevin Ivanca | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Human Performance Evaluation Based on Brain Signals During Planetary Space Suit Testing |
| Tyler Jacobson | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota | NDX-2 |
| Thomas James | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Sanbots/Lunabotics Mining Competition |
| Per Jensen | Computer Science, North Dakota State University | The 3D Virtual Mars Explorer |
| Thomas Kalinoski | Biochemistry, North Dakota State University | Chiral Bronsted Acid Catalyzed/Enantioselective DIels-Alder Cycloaddion |
| Levi Kingery | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Predictions of Heat Transfer, Transition, and Aerodynamic Loss at Low Reynolds Numbers in High Speed Flows |
| Timothy Logan | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota | Aerosol Indirect Effect of Asian Dust Events Over AMR Site in China |
| Jon Mason | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Relative Humidity Near Cloud Edges: Airborne Data Analysis |
| Paul McKay | Physical Sciences, Lake Region State College | Use of Satellite Imagery for Agricultural APplications |
| Caitlin Nolby | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Education Outreach in Astronomy |
| Drew Pavlacky | Materials and Nanotechnology, North Dakota State University | Advanced Polymer Matrix Composites |
| Michael Dennis Sisk | Environmental Engineering, University of North Dakota | Sustainable Design for a Space Habitat |
| Jon Smith | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Wearable Space Suit Antenna |
| Matthew Voigt | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Solar Astronomy |
| Robert Wroblewski | Zoology / Pre-Med, North Dakota State University | Global Methylation During Tissue Remodeling and Growth |
| Bethany Zak | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Solar Physics |
| Behnjamin Zib | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota | Arctic Climate: Investigating the Major Similarities and Differences in Atmospheric Variables Between Two Re-Analysis Data Sets |
| Abonga Zony | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Human Performance Based on EEG Signals |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie Amlot | Analytical Chemistry, University of North Dakota | Near-Infrared Tracers for the Evaluation of Pollutant Risk When an Environment is Exposed to Nano Materials |
| Darci Block | Chemistry, North Dakota State University | Elucidation of the Heme Transfer Mechanism of PhuS-PaHo: Paradigm for Iron Assimilation in Gram-Negative Bacteria |
| Emily Chwialkowski | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Human Space Flight Technologies |
| Kendall Davis | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Optimization of Numerical Modeling of Plasma Flow Control |
| David Dvorak | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Utilizing Low-Cost Multi-Spectral UAV Imagery for Precision Agriculture |
| Lisa Evans | Chemistry, North Dakota State University | Continued Studies of NASA Supplied Coatings Under Acidic Conditions |
| Jordan Grassor | Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Optimization of Novel T1O2 Nanotube Photocatalyst Using High-Throughput Experimentation for Use in Indoor Air Purification |
| Korby Heinsen | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Diffusion of Bonding of Iron-Based Alloys for High Temperature Applications |
| Aaron Kennedy | Meteorology, University of North Dakota | Evaluation of the NASA GISS SCM Simulations Using Combined Surface and Satellite Observations |
| Eric Kerr-Anderson | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Nano-Epoxy Resin for Improving Adhesion in High-Performance Composite Materials for Aerospace Applications |
| Megan Minten | Animal and Range Science, North Dakota State University | Angiogenesis During Tissue Remodeling |
| John Polansky | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota | NDX-1 Space Suit Project |
| Phillip Reindl | Computer Science, North Dakota State University | Designing Effective Security Schemes for NASA Sensor Webs |
| Michael Dennis Sisk | Environmental Engineering, University of North Dakota | Design Requirements for a Sustainable Habitation for Off Grid Operations |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Aakre | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Composite Health Monitoring with RFID Technology |
| Brian Berseth | Electrical Engineering / Honors, University of North Dakota | Design and Demonstration of a Synthetic Vision Camera Network for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
| Jeremy Michael Brown | Computer Science, North Dakota State University | Designing an Efficient and Secure Key Management Scheme for NASA Sensor Webs |
| Kendall Dennis | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Numeric Modeling of Plasma Flow Control Applications |
| Karen Eskelson | Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Modeling Semivolatile Organics in Atmospheric Aerosols |
| Jordan Grasser | Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Photo Catalytic Oxidation Using TiO2 Nanotubes |
| Christopher Heth | Chemistry, North Dakota State University | Studies of the Electropolymerization of Aminothiophenes |
| Jaime Lea Jensen | Biochemistry / Microbiology, North Dakota State University | Enantioselective Radical Reactions Using Organocatalysts |
| Matthew Kasper | Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Polymer Selective Piezoelectric Microcantilever Sensor for Environmental and Medical Monitoring |
| Jody Lindbo | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Measuring Energy Losses in Fiber Composite Materials |
| Virginia Makepeace | Space Studies, University of North Dakota | Laboratory Spectral Study of Three-Phase Pyroxene Mixtures |
| Todd Morken | Geology, North Dakota State University | Optical Dating Properties of Thenardite (Na2SO4) - a Potential Sulfer Source Mineral in Martian Sediments |
| Rebecca Obrecht | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota | Studying Aerosol Properties Using DC-8 In Situ Measurements and NASA Satellite Observation During the INTEX-B Field Experiment |
| John Polansky | Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Concentration), University of North Dakota | North Dakota Experimental-1 Planetary Space Suit Project |
| Peter Leo Reis | Physics, University of North Dakota | Studying Magnetic Organic Semiconductors Using Dynamical Mean Field Theory |
| Paul Selid | Chemistry, University of North Dakota | Development of Target-Induced Fluorescent Nanoparticles for Determination of Mercury |
| Darrell Sydlo | Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Accuracy of Current Secondary Organic Aerosols Experimental Data and Model Parameters |
| Dan Thorstad | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Optical Dating Properties of Gypsum (CaSO4•2H2O) |
| Adam Wohl | Chemistry / Biology, North Dakota State University | Synthesis and Properties of Dithieno Pyrrole (DTP) Oligomers as Models of Conjugated Polymer Systems |
| Travis Wolf | Mathematics / Honors, University of North Dakota | Weighted Ducci Maps |
| Jessica Wood | Chemistry / Forensic Science, University of North Dakota | Novel Synthesis of New Organopalladium Compounds on Silica Gel |
| Name | Field/School | Research Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Bret Enderson | Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University | Blister Analysis of Exposy Coating |
| Chris Flakker | Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Photocatalysis |
| Garrett Hoff | Computer Science, North Dakota State University | Improved Software Reliability Testing |
| Jake Johnson | Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Heat Transfer and Aerodynamic Trade-Offs of Vane Trailing Edge Cooling Configurations |
| Chris Kinchin | Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Development and Test of a Thermally Integrated SOFC-Gasification System for Biomass Power Generation |
| Todd Morken | Geology, North Dakota State University | Optical Dating Properties of Thenardite (NA2SO4) - a Potential Sulfur Source Mineral in Martian Sediments |
| Leif Pederson | Computer Science, University of North Dakota | Pit A Hybrid Compiler for Preventing Buffer Overflows |
| Steven Rehan | Physics, University of North Dakota | An Investigation Into Gamma and X-Ray Behavior in Supernovae and Related Phenomena |
| Steven Riedinger | Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Photocatalytic Oxidation Reactions |
| Jennifer Sattler | Physics, University of North Dakota | Calcium Kinetic Studies in Animal Models for Osteoporosis Using 47CA/41CA Radiotracers |
| Levi Stanley | Chemistry, North Dakota State University | Development and Application of a New Class of Chiral N, P Ligands Containing Fluxional Groups |
| Adam Theisen | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota | Polarimetric Radar and Analysis of Convective Clouds |
| Adam Wohl | Chemistry, North Dakota State University | Synthesis and Properties of Dithieno Pyrrole (DTP) Oligomers as Models of Conjugated Polymer Systems |
| Name | Field/School | Research Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Benko | Animal Science, North Dakota State University | Oral Nucleotides Enhance Immune Function of New Born Calf |
| Bret Enderson | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Use of Electrochemical Techniques to Investigate Coatings |
| Paul Haugen | Electrical Engineering / Mathematics, North Dakota State University | Elastance Catheter |
| Andrew Podoll | Geology, North Dakota State University | Optical Dating Properties of Kiesserte - An Important Accessory Mineral in Martian Sediments |
| Julie Nicole Renner | Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Remediation of Z, 6-Dinirtotoleune From Building Materials |
| Eric Torkelson | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Low Velocity Impact of Sandwich Composites |
| Troy Warner | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | Engineering Analysis of UND's Polarimetric Weather Radar |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Joan Denise Beckman | Zoology / Biotechnology, North Dakota State University | Interaction of Endothelial Cells and Pericytes During Angiogenesis |
| Paul Frank | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota | An Analysis of Colliding Outflow Boundaries as Observed From NASA's Polarimetric Radar |
| Brian Freeman | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Fatigue Life of Impacted Composites |
| Kenneth Grigsby, Jr. | Computer Science, North Dakota State University | Mixed Integer Linear Programming Formulation for Enforcing Rigid Task Timing Constraints |
| Jeremy John Gustin | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Low Velocity Impact of Sandwich Composites |
| Brian Helmowski | Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota | Incorporation of Laps Meteorological Data Into the Calpull Dispersion Model |
| Thomas Johnson | Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University | Remote Sensing Data and Measurement Technologies |
| Christopher Knudson | Anatomy / Cell Biology, University of North Dakota | Glutamate Receptor Profile of Immunohistochemically Identified Renshaw Cells |
| Corrine Kvamme | Chemistry, University of North Dakota | A Modified Synthesis of Exo-Glucal From Methyld-D-Glucopyranoside |
| Ryan David Nord | Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, North Dakota State University | Micro Environmental Control System for Electronic Nose Applications |
| Kimberly Petry | Biotechnology and Microbiology, North Dakota State University | Evaluation of the Rate of Proliferation of Cells in Mammalian Ovaries |
| Aaron Ryan | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Foam Filled Aluminum Honeycomb Sandwich Composites |
| Christopher Schmidt | Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota | CubeSat Project |
| Sandy Siegel | Anatomy / Cell Biology, University of North Dakota | Plasticity of SSecks-Immunolabeling in Rat Primary Sensory Neurons |
| Wayne Spier | Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University | Foam Filled Aluminum Honeycomb Sandwich Composites |
| John Totenhagen | Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Dakota State University | Impact of Microgravity on the Cardiovascular System |
| Jake Zimmerman | Organic Chemistry, North Dakota State University | Enantioselective Conjugate Radical Addition of B-Alkoxy Acrylate Acceptors: A Radical Strategy Leading to Aldol-Type Products |
| Name | Field/School | Research Project |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick James Griggin | Chemistry, North Dakota State University | Synthesis of Various Functionalized Polysilanylene-Thienylenes |
| Kadon Hintz | Biology, University of North Dakota | Influence of Phytoestrogen Therapy on High-Glucose Induced Contractile Response in Isolated Rat Ventricular Myocytes |
| Alison Johnson | Chemistry / German / Honors, University of North Dakota | Syntheses and Structural Characterizations of the 1, 3, 2, 4-Diazaphosphasiletidines: Polyolefin Catalyst Design |
| Christopher Knudson | Honors / Pre-Health, University of North Dakota | Glutamate Receptor Profile of Immunohistochemically-Identified Renshaw Cells |
| Jon Meduna | Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University | A Novel Implementation of a PSK31 Wireless Communication Receiver |
| Jill Pogemiller | Biotechnology, North Dakota State University | Expression of Angiogenic Factors and Gap Junctional Proteins During Wound Healing in Skin |
| Nathan Silvernail | Chemistry, North Dakota State University | Encapsulated Enzymes and Their Use in Water Reclamation Systems |
| Henry Von Bank | Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University | A Novel Implementation of a PSK31 Wireless Communication Transmitter |