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Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, at U-M Climate and Space, discusses the value of solar sails in an article for "The Conversation." He describes how the SWIFT team will demonstrate a solar sail mission, Solar Cruiser, slated to launch as early as 2029.
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It's Giving Blueday! Make a difference in the lives of our students at the University of Michigan who are studying solutions for the climate and innovations for space!
Give Today: myumi.ch/z9r18
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“The data is in. 2024 was the warmest year on record, and probably in the whole of human history – about 1.6°C warmer than the period before widespread industralisation.”
The Conversation reports the hottest year on record: theconversation.com/my-new-d…
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Congratulations to all of the students and researchers presenting this week at #AMS25!
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Very proud of the great work done by TJ Ochoa Peterson, as part of the @NSF PICASSO Research Experience for Undergraduates program in @umclasp . TJ got to present his work this week at the @ametsoc Student Conference.
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Is it really colder than "normal"? Professor Emeritus Richard Rood, of U-M Climate and Space, breaks down the meaning behind the Arctic blast in an article for @ConversationUS: theconversation.com/that-arc…
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"The Antarctic ice sheet is melting. How’d it happen so fast?" Read about the work of U-M researcher Samuel Kachuck: climatechange.medill.northwe…
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The Parker Solar Probe begins its closest flybys of the Sun tomorrow, on Dec. 24! Follow @NASASun to see coverage!
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Ready for some Sun science even sooner? ☀️
The Parker Solar Probe begins its closest flybys of the Sun tomorrow (Dec. 24)! Follow @NASASun for coverage.
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In a mission led by U-M, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make history on Dec. 24 by making its closest dive through the Sun’s corona — about 3.8 million miles from the Sun's surface.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=G4sJxphw…
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On #GivingTuesday, consider supporting student scholarships to help educate the next leaders in climate and space! Give today: clasp.engin.umich.edu/alumni…
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When it comes to the challenges brought on by climate change, are policy-makers playing with a stacked deck? Professor Emeritus Ricky Rood, of U-M Climate and Space, offers his assessment.
Read on:
michigantoday.umich.edu/2024…
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In a sampling of intellectual topics, Nerd Nite Ann Arbor will feature Dr. Dan Welling on Thursday, November 14, speaking "On the Relationship between Space Weather and the Close of the Vietnam War." Doors open at 6:30pm at LIVE! in Ann Arbor, and the talks begin at 7pm.
NASA’s Europa Clipper lifted off Monday on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may have conditions to support life.
Read more: clasp.engin.umich.edu/2024/1…
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The launch window is open for NASA’s Europa Clipper, the organization’s mission to Jupiter’s system of moons. The spacecraft will begin its journey to Europa, a moon with a salty ocean underneath an icy crust. U-M experts can discuss.
news.umich.edu/europa-clippe…
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The next event in the CLASP Seminar Series will feature Casey Steuer on "Automating Mission Control: The Future of Spacecraft Operations" at 3:30pm, Oct. 3. Join us in the CSRB or on Zoom!
Details: clasp.engin.umich.edu/about-…
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Congratulations to our students who have received competitive Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) award to support their research!
Read on: clasp.engin.umich.edu/2024/0…
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Dr. Allison Steiner will present in the Great Lakes Seminar Series on Friday, regarding climate, chemistry and the Great Lakes.
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🚨 Join us at noon, FRIDAY, September 27!
for a #GreatLakes seminar titled: "Climate, Chemistry and the Great Lakes: What Goes Up Must Come Down"
Who: Allison Steiner, @umclasp, @UMich
For registration & more: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/0…
Congratulations to everyone!
🧵Congratulations 🎉📸 to #CIGLR for another successful photo contest! There are so many beautiful image submissions from our #GreatLakes region & beyond. Check out the CIGLR Photo Contest Flickr album for all submissions & photo information: flickr.com/photos/ciglr_um/a…
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Job opportunity!
🚨 Plz SHARE! #CIGLR is #HIRING a Research Engagement Specialist to join a team of researcher-practitioners to identify & engage w/ stakeholders & rights holders in the design of socially useful #GreatLakes research. The job posting closes 10/19/24: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/opportu…
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The U-M Space Institute made an appearance at Research-palooza on Sept. 18, raising awareness for the interdisciplinary space research at the University of Michigan. The team won the trophy for best customer service!
Connect with us: space.umich.edu/connect
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