April 06, 2023
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Becomes a Member of USRA
T The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) has recently become a member of the esteemed Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a non-profit organisation committed to advancing space-related science, technology, and engineering.
To be eligible for USRA membership, faculty must have made significant contributions to space or aerospace research and show a substantial commitment to a course of study and dissertation research leading to a doctorate in one or more related fields. Members participate in the governance and operations of USRA by electing members to the USRA Board of Trustees, establishing the Association's bylaws, and engaging in other activities.
The IIST was elected by USRA's current university members and formally inaugurated into the Association on March 24, 2023, increasing the Association's membership to a total of 117 universities.
…we are very pleased to welcome the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology to USRA membership... the Institute's outstanding work adds to the collective strength of our Association, and we look forward to IIST's active engagement with, and contributions to, USRA's Council of Institutions…
As the only institute in India dedicated to the study of space science and technology, IIST offers the entire spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various branches of space science and engineering. With 480 undergraduates, 550 graduate students, and 100 faculty in seven academic departments and Centers of Excellence, IIST has numerous international collaborations, including student satellite projects.
According to Dr. Jeffrey A. Isaacson, USA's President, and CEO, "We are very pleased to welcome the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology to USRA membership. The Institute's outstanding work adds to the collective strength of our Association, and we look forward to IIST's active engagement with, and contributions to, USRA's Council of Institutions."
IIST's research revolves around a robust framework of strong interdisciplinary and collaborative activities within in-house departments, across various centres of the Indian Space Research Organization, and with other renowned national and international institutes. IIST's faculty is well-regarded in the fields of Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Human Health in Space, and Space Economics. This development is exciting for both IIST and USRA.
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