The University of North Dakota has become the first university in the country to partner with the U.S. Space Force as part of an effort to recruit and retain a highly skilled STEM workforce in the space sector.
UND Becomes First University to Join Space Force Program
Key Takeaways:
- The University of North Dakota (UND) is the first university to partner with the U.S. Space Force in its new University Partnership Program (UPP).
- The partnership aims to recruit and retain a highly skilled STEM workforce to tackle complex challenges in the space sector and foster innovation from universities.
- The UPP will provide students and Space Force Guardians with opportunities for world-class research, advanced degrees, scholarships, internships, and leadership development.
- UND's involvement spans multiple colleges, and ten other universities are expected to join the program later, selected based on STEM quality, ROTC strength, diversity, and support for military families.
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