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 The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the first 
2015 Travel Grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate
 students pursuing studies in fields of space science and engineering. 
The
 Travel Grants, in the amount of $500, enable student recipients to 
attend professional meetings to present their research.  The Spring 2015
 Travel Grant application deadline is April 1, 2015.  Jerry Soffen, a 
biologist by training, led a distinguished career in NASA, including 
serving as the Project Scientist for Viking and as an architect for the 
NASA Astrobiology Institute. The Travel Grant continues Jerry’s 
dedication to educating and involving future generations in space 
science and engineering pursuits.  The electronic application materials 
and instructions are located on the Soffen Fund website: 
Questions regarding the application or application process may be sent to:
