MSU students win second in national NASA design competition

When word trickled into Montana State University’s college of engineering that two of its students had won second place in a national NASA design competition there was a bit of head scratching.

Who were they?

The dean’s office didn’t know. Department heads didn’t know. The university’s physics department, which is pretty cozy with NASA, didn’t know either.

"It’s unusual for students to win a significant competition like this without having a lot of faculty involvement," said Robert Marley, college of engineering dean. "But it appears these students were exceptionally motivated and capable. I applaud them for their initiative and determination."

By Tracy Ellig, MSU News Service

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