2 Mar

The 2021 CGCS-Bernard Harris Scholarship Program is accepting applications!!!

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The CGCS-Bernard Harris Scholarship Program was established to encourage minority students to pursue college degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The scholarship was created by former NASA astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris, the first African-American to walk in space. Four scholarships for two boys and two girls, with a value of $5,000 each, […]

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4 Dec

Astronaut Scholarship Increases Annual $10,000 Scholarship by 50%

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The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) today (12/1/2020) announced it has increased the amount of its annual scholarships by 50% – from $10,000 per student to $15,000. At a time when so many of our nation’s university students have had their education career negatively impacted by COVID-19, this news couldn’t come at a better time. Learn […]

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7 Oct

Chukwunyere Chosen as N.C. A&T’S First Astronaut Scholar Since 2008

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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2020) – Oluchi Chukwunyere, a senior computer science student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been selected as a 2020 Astronaut Scholar, becoming the university’s first recipient since 2008. Chukwunyere, of Raleigh, North Carolina, will receive up to $15,000 for eligible educational expenses in addition to mentoring from accomplished […]

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12 Feb

“A Scientist Abroad” – an insightful blog by a Chateaubriand STEM Fellow

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Last week we let you know about the Chateubriand Scholarship program for outstanding PhD students working in STEM. One of the fellows, Two Brooks, was part of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans Official AfAmeducation He has a great blog on his experience in France during the 4th year of his PhD […]

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6 Feb

Dr. Bernard Harris was part of a panel at TMC Innovation Institute “1st and Future” pitch competition

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Dr. Bernard Harris asks questions to one of the teams selected for the NFL 1st & Future Pitch Competition, as part of the event panel, which took place the day before the game.

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6 Feb

NFL “1st and Future” pitch competition: the 2017 winners!

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NFL “1st and Future” pitch competition has rewarded 3 start-ups working in the advancement of technology and athletes’ health. VesaliuX President Dr. Bernard Harris was one of the panelists judging the startups. The 2017 winners are, for the 3 categories: Communicating with the Athlete: GoRoute On-field wearable technology enhances communication and allows players to receive […]

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30 Jan

Dare to Dream Day at Atherton!

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At Atherton Elementary, students had plenty of questions for Dr. Bernard Harris. This visit took place in the context of the Dare To Dream Program. If your school is the Greater Houston area and wants to join the program, please contact us! #AthertonElementary

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29 Jan

The Chateaubriand Fellowship Program for STEM PhD students

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“Mais oui”… You can apply, from October to January, to the STEM Chateaubriand Fellowship, a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. If you are – or know of – an outstanding doctoral student in the U.S wishing to conduct STEM research in France, visit the Chateaubriand fellowhip website at https://www.chateaubriand-fellowship.org Photos […]

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