Daniel Swets Robotics Materials Award
Forecasted
The Daniel Swets Robotics Materials Award funds robotics materials for South Dakota educators to enhance STEM learning, supported by the South Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium.
Funder: South Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 total; individual awards up to $5,000 each; one-year duration (materials purchased directly by SDSGC)
Summary: Supports South Dakota educators in launching or expanding robotics programs to advance STEM education and honor Dr. Dan Swets' legacy.
Description
The Daniel Swets Robotics Materials Award, administered by the South Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium, is designed to support South Dakota teachers and informal educators in establishing, expanding, or sustaining robotics programs. This annual award honors Dr. Dan Swets’ significant contributions to robotics education in South Dakota and seeks to foster high-quality STEM learning environments. The funding is intended for the purchase of robotics materials to be used in educational settings, encouraging both new and existing programs to inspire students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to help build the STEM workforce aligned with NASA's mission.
