Edwin Tan, a mechanical engineering major in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, recently received a $10,000 grant to support his team’s project proposal for NASA’s L’SPACE training program.
The L’SPACE NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience program offers select students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing project proposals through collaborative teamwork. Tan has been taking part in designing a Venus Aerobot, with its objective to explore Venus’ atmosphere.
Over the summer, Tan worked with a diverse group of students and engineers from various states, gaining valuable insights into proposal evaluation and Aerobot development. Through his role as lead systems engineer, Tan has gained insights into the rigorous proposal evaluation and project development processes, resulting in a $10,000 grant to build a prototype.
This year-long program, which began in August 2024, tasks Tan and his team with developing a fully operational prototype for evaluation by NASA, with the potential of it being used in the future. The team demonstrates exceptional teamwork, coordinating across multiple states and shipping essential components to teammates in Maryland to bring this project to life.
This achievement highlights Tan’s commitment to innovation, collaboration and his dedication to the unique opportunities of this one-time program.
Read an interview with Tan by CEAS Student Intern Janice Huang.
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