The office of stem engagement (OSTEM) seeks to: attract students to stem through unique learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to nasas mission and work engage students…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded Montana State University a $750,000 cooperative agreement on October 1, 2025, under the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (CFDA 43.016). The award runs through September 30, 2028.

The funding supports Montana State University's Office of Sponsored Programs in delivering STEM engagement activities that attract students to STEM through unique learning opportunities connected to NASA's mission, engage students in authentic learning experiences with NASA people and facilities, and enable student advancement in STEM fields. The work is performed in Bozeman, Montana.

EPSCoR promotes development of a skilled workforce by funding hands-on research opportunities that prepare students for STEM careers while generating technological and innovative breakthroughs. The assistance type is a cooperative agreement.

The office of stem engagement (OSTEM) seeks to: attract students to stem through unique learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to nasas mission and work engage students in authentic learning experiences with nasas people