How to Apply for the NIA-GRA Program
Prospective Full-Time Students
NIA-GRA Program
Students interested in participating in the NIA-GRA Program full time must apply for acceptance at one of our university partners. Once you have applied as a graduate student, you will need to address a cover letter to NIA, stating the following information:•
Your interest in full-time graduate study
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Name of the school(s) where you have applied
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Name of the degree program (MS or PhD) and the field of study
You will also need the follow items:
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A copy of your resume
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An original transcript, including any graduate courses taken. NIA will accept a copy of your transcript with the original going to the university.
Prospective Part-Time Students
Students looking to pursue a degree part time must apply for admission at one of our university partners. Once you have applied as a graduate student, you must contact us in order to take classes at NIA.
Have Questions?
Mary Catherine Bunde
Senior Education Administrator
mary.bunde@nianet.org
University Contacts
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Mixture of live, two-way video and asynchronous, using video tapes or CDs delivered to student
Program Information and Enrollment Procedures
Ms. Juliet Ramirez Thomas, Academic Advisor for Distance Learning (DL)
juliet.ramirez@gatech.edu
School of Aerospace Engineering
Dr. Adam Steinberg, Professor and Associate Chair
adam.steinberg@gatech.edu
School of Mechanical Engineering
Information on the web- and video-based master’s degree program
info@me.gatech.edu
Additional distance learning courses from other engineering and programs mathematics are also available from the Center for Distance Learning. Learn more about registration and schedules.
Hampton University
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Physics
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Atmospheric Sciences
Courses
The majority of courses are taken on the campus of Hampton University. Occasionally, courses are taught live at NIA.
Program Information and Enrollment Procedures
Dr. Robert Loughman, Chairperson and Associate Professor, School of Science
robert.loughman@hamptonu.edu
Hampton University offers a separate focused program in atmospheric sciences through NIA. Students can pursue either a master’s or doctoral degree with thesis or dissertation research conducted at NASA Langley Research Center in collaboration with a NASA mentor.
All courses and faculty advising are provided on campus at Hampton University. A limited number of graduate research assistantships are available for tuition, stipend and travel. Students interested should apply directly to Hampton University, and state in a cover letter their interest in the atmospheric sciences program through NIA.
North Carolina A&T State University
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Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Program Information and Enrollment Procedures
Dr. Leonard Uitenham, Professor
u10ham@ncat.edu
Additional information about distance learning programs are available on their website.
North Carolina State University
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Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Courses
Mixture of live, two-way video and asynchronous, using web-accessible streaming media or CDs delivered to student
Program Information and Enrollment Procedures
Dr. Linda Krute
linda_krute@ncsu.edu
Dr. Paul Ro, Professor
ro@eos.ncsu.edu
General information, program details and applications are available online.
Old Dominion University
MS and PhD Degrees
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Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or Computer Engineering
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Engineering Management
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Systems Engineering
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Modeling and Simulation
Courses
The majority of courses are transmitted from ODU via live, two-way digital video-conferencing technology. Courses are also available at NIA Headquarters or nearby at ODU’s Peninsula Higher Education Center.
Program Information and Enrollment Procedures
Dr. Colin Britcher, Associate Chair, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering britcher@aero.odu.edu
Applications are available online. To ensure your application is handled properly, please indicate your relationship with NIA in the first line of your Research Goals essay.
University of Maryland
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Aerospace Engineering (ENAE)
Courses
Primarily live, two-way video and may be taken at NIA Headquarters
Program Information and Enrollment Procedures
Henry Patrick Gittens, Assistant Registrar
hgittens@umd.edu
Dr. William Fourney, Keystone Professor and Associate Dean of Engineering
four@eng.umd.edu
Applications are available online. To ensure your application is handled properly, please indicate your relationship with NIA in the first line of your Research Goals essay.
University of Virginia
MS and PhD Degrees
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Electrical Engineering
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Engineering Physics
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Material Science and Engineering
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Engineering Physics
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Systems and Information Engineering
Courses
The majority of courses are transmitted from UVA via live, two-way digital video-conferencing technology. UVA courses are available at NIA Headquarters or nearby at ODU’s Peninsula Higher Education Center.
Program Information
Jennifer Mauller, Academics and Administrative Coordinator jab3z@virginia.edu
Amy Clobes, Director of Graduate Programs amc5hu@virginia.edu
Virginia Tech
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Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
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Engineering Mechanics
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Material Science and Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
Courses
Primarily live, two-way video delivered to (or originate from) NIA Headquarters.
Program Information
Natasha Watts, Assistant Director of On-Line Learning
natashaw@vt.edu
Dr. Glenda Scales, Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Chief Technology Officer
gscales@vt.edu
Admission information and application procedures are available online.
Additional MS degrees are available through the Virginia Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program at the Peninsula Graduate Center.
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Industrial and Electrical Engineering
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
William & Mary
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Applied Science
Courses
All courses are taken on the campus of William & Mary. No courses are taught at NIA.
Program Information and Enrollment Procedures
Dr. Mark Hinders, Professor, Applied Sciences
hinders@wm.edu