Category: CLASP
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NASA Announces Lepri Will Serve as SunRISE Mission Lead
Dr. Sue Lepri, who works at the University of Michigan Department of Climate and Space, will step up to the role of Principal Investigator for the SunRISE Mission.
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Experts Represented in ‘The Weather & Climate Livestream’
A livestream features meteorologists and climate scientists across the U.S. from May 28-June 1, 2025, with the theme ‘100 Hours to Save America’s Forecasts.’
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US solar manufacturers lag skyrocketing market demand
U.S. consumer demand for renewable energy continues to grow, with more solar panel capacity installed in 2024 than in 2023, which saw more than in 2022. But U.S. trade policy is in flux, and high tariffs have been imposed on imported solar panels, which may cause shortages.
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Arbic Elected to Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences
A professor with appointments in LSA and CLASP, Dr. Brian Arbic has been elected a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences.
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Tornado Paths Offers a Look at Threats Across U.S.
At least eight tornados were confirmed during severe storms in Michigan in May, leading the public to seek information about the widespread tornado activity.
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College of Engineering Names New Chair for the Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering
Allison L. Steiner, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of U-M Climate and Space by the University of Michigan Board of Regents.
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Michigan Geophysical Union Symposium Showcases Student Research
The 2025 Michigan Geophysical Union Symposium gives students the opportunity to share their research in April.
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Founded by U-M Alumnus, APT Solar Solutions Officially Opens for Business
Three-dimensional modular solar cells point to a brighter future for high demand, with the help of the newly created company APT Solar Solutions.
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Celebration Recognizes Students and Alumni Published as First Authors
U-M Climate and Space holds the annual First Authors Celebration in April.
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Alumna Aisha Bowe Ready to Launch on Historic All-Women Space Flight
Blue Origin is set to launch their 11th human space mission on April 14, 2025.
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New FireSat Set to Transform Wildfire Detection and Response
Remote-sensing technology originally designed at the University of Michigan inspires tools to help fight wildfires from space.
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Fan Garners Prestigious ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award
For the first time in 16 years, an alumnus of the U-M Department of Climate and Space received a ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award.
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Students Earn Distinguished Awards from U-M College of Engineering
Students at U-M Climate and Space are honored for their excellence and outstanding achievements.
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Joint Seminar Features Plasma Physicist Roald Sagdeev
A joint MIPSE and CLASP Seminar features Dr. Roald Sagdeev, distinguished plasma physicist, in March.
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Congratulations to our new Climate & Space PhD!
After receiving her doctoral degree, Dr. Yan Xie plans to pursue scientific research on hydrometeorology and developing responsible tools for Earth Science applications.
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U-M College of Engineering Names Distinguished Award Recipients
Three faculty members from U-M Climate and Space will be honored by the University of Michigan College of Engineering.