With the goal of identifying the top priorities of science and future missions, the National Academies have launched a Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics, and appointed Professor Tuija Pulkkinen, Ph.D., to its steering committee.
Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering
Pulkkinen Appointed to Decadal Survey Steering Committee
Teaching a Course on Human Spaceflight, Matula Brings Career Experience to CLASP Students
From algae to astronauts, Matula’s NASA experience and research helps build the space curriculum at U-M Climate and Space.
Samson Named a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society
Professor Perry Samson has been named a 2023 Fellow of the American Meteorological Society.
Dr. Pulkkinen Named to George R. Carignan Collegiate Professorship
Dr. Tuija I. Pulkkinen has been named the George R. Carignan Collegiate Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering.
COSPAR Presents Nordberg Medal to Professor Penner, Naming a Planet in her Honor
Professor Joyce E. Penner has been awarded the COSPAR Nordberg Medal for her scientific leadership in identifying the diversity of atmospheric aerosols associated with human activities and how they drive climate change.
U-M Awarded $53M to Expand Great Lakes Research Institute Over Five Years
The university receives $53 million to expand the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research, with the goal of helping to conserve and manage the region’s natural resources.
Kasper Accepts the Copernicus Medal in Vienna
After a delay due to the global pandemic, the Copernicus Medal was presented to Professor Justin Kasper during the 2022 EGU General Assembly.
Engineers Abroad: eTrek Introduces Graduate Students to Engineering in Israel
Space engineering students from U-M Climate and Space travel abroad to explore culture and engineering in Israel with eTrek.
‘Unique Blend’ of Science and Engineering Leads Alumna to Award-Winning Research
Yeimy Rivera receives the Baldwin Prize for making significant contributions to heliophysics research while she was a doctoral student at U-M Climate & Space.
Congratulations to our new Climate & Space PhD!
Dr. Roeten will continue to explore opportunities in academia and the industry after receiving her doctorate degree.
Congratulations to our new Climate & Space PhD!
Dr. Wang will continue to work in the department as a post-doctoral research fellow, researching Earth’s magnetosphere.
U-M Team Embarks on Annual Tornado Chase to Study Funnel Formation
A team from University of Michigan is traveling to the Great Plains to chase and document funnel clouds at Tornado Camp 2022.
New Method of Detecting Plastics in the Ocean from Satellites in Space Wins Award
Professor Chris Ruf and Madeline Evans won a 2022 Ocean Award for their work detecting microplastics in the ocean using CYGNSS.
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From Earth to Mars: Students Present Climate and Space Research at MGU
Convening on campus for the first time in two years, the Michigan Geophysical Union Symposium brought student researchers together to share their work.
Alumna Featured in Smithsonian Exhibit Celebrating Women in STEM
Alumna Dr. Kelly Korreck was featured in #IFTHENSHECAN, an exhibit honoring 125 women in STEM at The Smithsonian.
