college and fellowship national space grant swot analysis
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SWOT Analysis
HARMFUL To achieving the objectives
HELPFUL To achieving the objectives
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STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
DOING WELL NEED TO IMPROVE
POTENTIAL PITFALLS POTENTIAL PURSUITS
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
What are we already
doing well?
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Collaboration
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Collaboration * National network of over 1000 affiliates,
including 650 universities and colleges
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Collaboration * National network of over 1000 affiliates,
including 650 universities and colleges
* Connects its Higher Education efforts at
all levels: Universities, Community
Colleges, State agencies, Local school
districts, K-12 Teachers & Students and
General Public
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
STEM Employment Pipeline
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
STEM Employment Pipeline * Providing a direct pathway for
employment into NASA & space industry
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
STEM Employment Pipeline * Providing a direct pathway for
employment into NASA & space industry
* Preparing students via real world, hands-
on, design-driven work experience
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
STEM Employment Pipeline * Providing a direct pathway for
employment into NASA & space industry
* Preparing students via real world, hands-
on, design-driven work experience
* Inspiring STEM Student stars to pursue
Space Workforce over other opportunities
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Customizable & Adaptable
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Customizable & Adaptable * Each SG program builds on the strengths,
requirements and needs of the state and local
community
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Customizable & Adaptable * Each SG program builds on the strengths,
requirements and needs of the state and local
community
* SGs utilize advisory committees to help identify
and pursue strategic initiatives
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Customizable & Adaptable * Each SG program builds on the strengths,
requirements and needs of the state and local
community
* SGs utilize advisory committees to help identify
and pursue strategic initiatives
* Ability to rapidly respond to NASA needs demonstrated
by Summer of Innovation, Space Science Student
Ambassadors, NASA Academies, etc.
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Data Driven Success Indicators
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Data Driven Success Indicators
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College and Fellowship
Program
* Detailed systems in place to collect data internally and
from affiliates.
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Data Driven Success Indicators
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College and Fellowship
Program
* Detailed systems in place to collect data internally and
from affiliates.
* Significant Contributor to NASA OMB PART Measures
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Data Driven Success Indicators
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College and Fellowship
Program
* Detailed systems in place to collect data internally and
from affiliates.
* Significant Contributor to NASA OMB PART Measures
* Longitudinal tracking of students shows high retention,
completion rate, and entry into STEM jobs.
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Return on Investment
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Return on Investment * SG matches 90 cents on every dollar it receives.
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Return on Investment * SG matches 90 cents on every dollar it receives.
* SG is the only “NASA connection” in many states and
helps to reach every congressional district
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Return on Investment * SG matches 90 cents on every dollar it receives.
* SG is the only “NASA connection” in many states and
helps to reach every congressional district
* SG produces annual program plans which continually
aligns with changing NASA priorities
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S W O T
STRENGTHS
Return on Investment * SG matches 90 cents on every dollar it receives.
* SG is the only “NASA connection” in many states and
helps to reach every congressional district
* SG produces annual program plans which continually
aligns with changing NASA priorities
* SG has a wide breadth of creative and innovative
programs
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S W O T
WEAKNESSES
What could we be
doing better?
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S W O T
WEAKNESSES
Inability to Meet Expectations for Info Updates
College students have a very high expectation when it
comes to receiving and accessing updated data. They live
in the world of “real time” and consume data via facebook,
twitter, websites etc. Most are “connected” 24/7 because a
smartphone, iPad, or computer is always within reach.
Hence, while the SGs may be updating their websites and
social media, it may not be up the expectations of students.
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S W O T
WEAKNESSES
Inability to Offer Large Funding Awards
SG funding levels do not match other federal programs (e.g.
NSF) that can offer multiple-year awards or more lucrative
awards.
Hence, awards offered by SGs are sometimes turned down
due to other awards.
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S W O T
WEAKNESSES
Reduced State Budgets
State budgets have become very tight.
Hence, it is very difficult to attract matching funds. A
stated requirement by NASA to reduce indirect costs as a
matching strategy would partly alleviate this difficulty.
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S W O T
WEAKNESSES
Loss of Identity from Pass-Through
SG loses some of its identity when it only provides pass-
through opportunities created by other entities.
Hence, this competes against other opportunities that are
based on a State’s needs.
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S W O T
WEAKNESSES
Lack of Minority Serving Institutions
Some states do not have Minority Serving Institutions.
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College and Fellowship
Program
Hence, while programs can be created that include out-
of-state MSI institutions, the activity must involve direct
participation from the funding state. Out-of-state
institutions are also unlikely to provide non-federal match.
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S W O T
WEAKNESSES
Varying Levels of Awareness at Affiliates
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College and Fellowship
Program
Space grant opportunities rely on the student or faculty
mentor knowing that the opportunities exist. Some
affiliates are better at this than others.
Hence, students from some institutions have an
advantage over others for statewide competitions.
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S W O T
THREATS
What are potential pitfalls
we should be aware of ?
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S W O T
THREATS
Shrinking NASA Budget
If NASA education budget shrinks, the SG shrinks as well.
In addition, budget reductions make it increasingly difficult
to take advantage of new opportunities because SGs
must focus the bulk of their efforts on ways to maintain
existing activities. This limits the capacity of the SG.
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S W O T
THREATS
Unpredictable Timing for Funding
When funding is: (a) projected only one year at a time, (b)
released in multiple installments as opposed to one-time
annually, (c) and has significant timing delays in its release,
it can jeopardize the proper planning and actual
implementation of SG programs, activities and events.
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S W O T
THREATS
Loss of Affiliates
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Funding reductions, timing delays, and increased
reporting burdens can put an SG’s relationship with
their affiliates at risk. SG could lose affiliates who might
view SG as not being worth the effort anymore.
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S W O T
THREATS
Widespread Competition for NASA Funds
There are numerous universities, K12 schools, informal
education entities, and non-profit organizations, which
are interested in securing NASA funding for various
education projects.
If these entities are not involved with an SG, they can end
up performing duplicative work and/or conflict with
existing efforts.
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S W O T
THREATS
Widespread Competition for Diversity SG “competes” for diversity with other national programs.
Some programs offer lucrative scholarships that SG
cannot compete with (e.g. guaranteed 2 year undergrad
awards with first 2 years of grad school).
The funding uncertainties that SG experiences each year,
limit what the SGs can provide to attract under-
represented groups
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S W O T
THREATS
NSGCFP Can Be Perceived as a Competitor In a way, NASA Education is like a company. If the company
succeeds as a whole, then everyone in the company stands
to prosper. However, companies also have different
departments which have different priorities, resources, and
goals. This can lead to internal pressures.
The SG must position itself as a department that can help the
whole agency prosper, and not an internal competitor.
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S W O T
THREATS
Perception as an Earmark
As long as there remains a two-tier Space Grant
funding level, our program will be perceived as a
Congressional earmark.
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S W O T
Opportunities
What are the opportunities
that we should consider
pursuing?
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S W O T
Opportunities
Harness Student Power for Marketing
It is practically impossible for small SG staffs to spend the
time required to meet student expectations for updated
info. Therefore, we should harness the power of the
students and involve them in our social media. This will
amplify our reach many times over. To accomplish this,
we must be willing to relinquish some “control” of our
brand, just as major corporations have done.
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S W O T
Opportunities
Harness Advocacy of Others Outside of SG
Any self-promotion efforts by SG have inherent limitations.
In order for SG to be as well known as the land grant and
sea grant programs, SG needs others to act as advocates.
It needs people who are willing and motivated to “bang on
the doors of Congress” These people could include:
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S W O T
Opportunities
Harness Advocacy of Others Outside of SG
Any self-promotion efforts by SG have inherent limitations.
In order for SG to be as well known as the land grant and
sea grant programs, SG needs others to act as advocates.
It needs people who are willing and motivated to “bang on
the doors of Congress” These people could include:
*Parents
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S W O T
Opportunities
Harness Advocacy of Others Outside of SG
Any self-promotion efforts by SG have inherent limitations.
In order for SG to be as well known as the land grant and
sea grant programs, SG needs others to act as advocates.
It needs people who are willing and motivated to “bang on
the doors of Congress” These people could include:
*Parents, *Former Students,
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S W O T
Opportunities
Harness Advocacy of Others Outside of SG
Any self-promotion efforts by SG have inherent limitations.
In order for SG to be as well known as the land grant and
sea grant programs, SG needs others to act as advocates.
It needs people who are willing and motivated to “bang on
the doors of Congress” These people could include:
*Parents, *Former Students, *Affiliates,
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S W O T
Opportunities
Harness Advocacy of Others Outside of SG
Any self-promotion efforts by SG have inherent limitations.
In order for SG to be as well known as the land grant and
sea grant programs, SG needs others to act as advocates.
It needs people who are willing and motivated to “bang on
the doors of Congress” These people could include:
*Parents, *Former Students, *Affiliates, *Space Enthusiasts,
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S W O T
Opportunities
Harness Advocacy of Others Outside of SG
Any self-promotion efforts by SG have inherent limitations.
In order for SG to be as well known as the land grant and
sea grant programs, SG needs others to act as advocates.
It needs people who are willing and motivated to “bang on
the doors of Congress” These people could include:
*Parents, *Former Students, *Affiliates, *Space Enthusiasts,
* and Others
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S W O T
Opportunities
Establish NSGCFP as an Ally,
as Opposed to a Competitor
* Educate Congress about the importance of increasing
the overall NASA Education Budget
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S W O T
Opportunities
Establish NSGCFP as an Ally,
as Opposed to a Competitor
* Educate Congress about the importance of increasing
the overall NASA Education Budget
* Collaborate with the NASA managers to accomplish
the goals of the program (as outlined in the Act) within
the framework of NASA Education priorities.
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S W O T
Opportunities
Diversify Funding
* Build collaborations with other federal agencies
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S W O T
Opportunities
Diversify Funding
* Build collaborations with other federal agencies
* Build collaborations with other NASA departments
outside of NASA education
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S W O T
Opportunities
Diversify Funding
* Build collaborations with other federal agencies
* Build collaborations with other NASA departments
outside of NASA education
* Secure state funding by educating state officials and
tracking achievements in State House and State Senate
districts. Use Affiliate Networks to assist with this.
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S W O T
Opportunities
Diversify Funding
* Build collaborations with other federal agencies
* Build collaborations with other NASA departments
outside of NASA education
* Secure state funding by educating state officials and
tracking achievements in State House and State Senate
districts. Use Affiliate Networks to assist with this.
* Pursue funding from private sources foundations,
corporations, non-profits, etc..
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S W O T
Opportunities
Leverage the Work NSGCFP Has Done in
Higher Education to Impact K-12
* Engage high school students and teachers in Student
flight programs including: cubesats, rocket, balloon and
airborne payloads.
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S W O T
Opportunities
Leverage the Work NSGCFP Has Done in
Higher Education to Impact K-12
* Engage high school students and teachers in Student
flight programs including: cubesats, rocket, balloon and
airborne payloads.
* Provide pre-college real world, problem-based
initiatives for teachers and students.
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S W O T
Opportunities
Leverage the Work NSGCFP Has Done in
Higher Education to Impact K-12
* Engage high school students and teachers in Student
flight programs including: cubesats, rocket, balloon and
airborne payloads.
* Provide pre-college real world, problem-based initiatives
for teachers and students.
* Cultivate next generation of leaders. Advance students
from K-12 SG college activities to NASA Workforce
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S W O T
Opportunities
Build Pipeline to Encompass
Succession of Space Grants
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College and Fellowship
Program
While SG is a national program, students are usually
unaware of this fact. There is an untapped potential here
to have the pipeline from HS to Undergraduate to
Graduate encompass a succession of Space Grants.
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SWOT Analysis
HARMFUL To achieving the objectives
HELPFUL To achieving the objectives
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STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
- COLLABORATION
- STEM PIPELINE
- CUSTOMIZABLE & ADAPTABLE
- DATA DRIVEN INDICATORS
- RETURN ON INVESTMENT
- PLUS, MANY OTHERS!
- EXPECTATIONS FOR INFO UPDATES
- INABILITY ON LARGE FUNDING
- COMPETITION PERCEPTION
- REDUCED STATE BUDGETS
- LOSS OF ID FROM PASS-THROUGH
- LACK OF MSIs IN SOME STATES
- STUDENT MARKETERS
- OTHER ADVOCATES
- ESTABLISH NSGF AS ALLY
- DIVERSIFY FUNDING
- LEVERAGE HIGHER ED TO K-12
- SHRINKING NASA BUDGET
- UNPREDICTABLE FLOW FUNDS
- LOSS OF AFFILIATES
- COMPETITION FOR NASA $
- COMPETITION FOR DIVERSITY
- NSGF COMPETITOR IMAGE
- EARMARK PERCEPTION
National Space Grant
College and Fellowship
Program