The Travel Grants, in the amount of $500, enable student recipients to attend professional meetings to present their research. The Travel Grant application deadline is October 15, 2010. Jerry Soffen, a biologist by training, led a distinguished career in NASA, including serving as the Project Scientist for Viking and as an architect for the NASA Astrobiology Institute. The Travel Grant continues Jerry’s dedication to educating and involving future generations in space science and engineering pursuits. The electronic application materials and instructions are located on the Soffen Fund website:

http://nasa-academy.org/soffen/travelgrant/(external link)

Questions regarding the application or application process may be sent to:

travelgrant@nasa-academy.org