Career Development and Outreach Program

$Reducing fracture risk in cancer patients: Clemson University graduate student Stephanie Riffle analyzes data from spongy bone collected for an NSBRI project studying space radiation-induced bone loss and determining which treatments can be used to reduce that loss and lower the risk of fractures.$

Reducing fracture risk in cancer patients:
Clemson University graduate student Stephanie Riffle analyzes data from spongy bone collected for an NSBRI project studying space radiation-induced bone loss and determining which treatments can be used to reduce that loss and lower the risk of fractures.

Sharing the excitement and importance of space research and exploration is a primary goal of the NSBRI’s Career Development and Outreach Program. The Institute is fulfilling this goal through a number of programs that impact students and teachers at all levels.

NSBRI’s efforts were recognized in 2007 when the Career Development and Outreach Program received a Stellar Award from the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation. The Program was cited for its “performance as a nationally recognized, top-tier program that is pioneering new models for exemplary teaching, training and public outreach …”