TSU, US Space Force Discuss Partnership that Would Benefit Students in STEM
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on July 09, 2021 Tennessee State University officials recently met with United States Space Force officers to discuss a possible partnership that would benefit TSU students. The meeting with Gen. John Raymond, chief of space operations, and Brig. Gen. Shawn Campbell, assistant deputy chief of space operations, took place late last month at TSU. Dr. Michael Harris, interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at TSU, welcomed the men on behalf of TSU President Glenda Glover. The US Space Force is in the exploratory stages of starting an office of university partnerships. This includes designing a program that has military and civilian placements, as well as potential placements with NASA and commercial space corporations. They are specifically looking in the areas of ROTC interest in space, cyber security, STEM, intelligence capacity, analytical abilities, and overall minority talent. Harris expressed TSU’s interest to be among the founding universities in the partnership and its value to both sides. “TSU is a natural potential partner in the areas of workforce development, student pathways, internships, and research/grants,” said Harris. Lt. Col. Nick Callaway, commander of the university’s AFROTC Detachment 790, said students would benefit the most from such a partnership. “A partnership between TSU and the U.S. Space Force has great potential to bring opportunities to TSU students,” said Callaway. “Opportunities such as internships and various research projects are possible outcomes. With the Space Force’s emphasis on diversity and STEM education, a partnership could result in unique and very rewarding experiences for TSU students.” TSU AFROTC Cadet Christopher Renaud was recently awarded a scholarship from Space Force. The junior aerospace major agreed a partnership with Space Force would be beneficial. “Having a Space Force presence will allow more extracurricular opportunities in unique fields we don’t always experience,” said Renaud. To learn more about US Space Force, visit https://www.spaceforce.mil/. SOURCE: Tennessee State University If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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