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    • Midwest Rocket Launch Competition

      Minnesota Space Grant Consortium announced the “Secret Message Challenge” for the 2025-2026 Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition taking place May 16-17, 2026. Information meeting on September 15 at 7 p.m. Non-binding NOIs are due September 30.  WSGC teams can apply for funding through the National Competitions and Programs funding opportunity.  

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    • Summer 2025 Teacher Workshops

      BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute invites teachers to attend a hands-on, practical experience that will build your confidence in modern bioscience techniques and empower you to bring cutting-edge science into your classroom.  Earn credit certificates and badges. Full scholarships available. Workshop dates: June 16-19 (Session 1) and July 14-17 (Session 2). 

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Student Spotlight: Carissa Kiehl

November 18, 2024

Congratulations to this week’s #WSGCStudentSpotlight, Carissa Kiehl! Carissa is a recipient of the 2022-2023 Second Stage Space Sciences Award.

Carissa Kiehl is an undergraduate student at Carthage College who will be graduating in the class of ’25. She majors in physics and computer science with minors in math and business administration. While she is interested in physics research, she is also passionate about applying emerging science and technology to revolutionize the business world. Carissa is currently involved in several projects through the WSGC and is President of Carthage’s Society of Physics Students chapter. Beyond academics, Carissa is the principal violist for the Carthage Philharmonic Orchestra and is a Carthage President’s String Quartet member.

Congratulations Carissa, and best of luck in your future!


Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium

    WSGC NEWS

    • Midwest Rocket Launch Competition

      Minnesota Space Grant Consortium announced the “Secret Message Challenge” for the 2025-2026 Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition taking place May 16-17, 2026. Information meeting on September 15 at 7 p.m. Non-binding NOIs are due September 30.  WSGC teams can apply for funding through the National Competitions and Programs funding opportunity.  

      More >

    • Summer 2025 Teacher Workshops

      BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute invites teachers to attend a hands-on, practical experience that will build your confidence in modern bioscience techniques and empower you to bring cutting-edge science into your classroom.  Earn credit certificates and badges. Full scholarships available. Workshop dates: June 16-19 (Session 1) and July 14-17 (Session 2). 

      More >

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