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Financial hurdles challenge engineering student in NASA-funded drone research

Five years ago, Gavin Gardner was an engineering student at Michigan State University studying next-generation drone technology through a NASA grant. He anticipated demanding research, but found that managing its financial aspects was an even greater challenge. Gardner was already accustomed to leading fellow students.

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Financial hurdles challenge engineering student in NASA-funded drone research
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    Gardner researched next-generation drone technology as a Michigan State University engineering student under a NASA grant.

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    He expected demanding research but found the financial side more challenging.

Why it matters

This account highlights the financial challenges a student researcher encountered in NASA-supported university drone research.

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