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Spring 2026 LPL Newsletter

2026 Spring Alumni News

DPS Awards Four LPL Alumni

LPL alumni figured prominently in the 2026 Division for Planetary Science awards.

Michelle Thompson Promoted to Full Professor

LPL Alum Michelle Thompson (2016) promoted

Ali Bramson Promoted to Associate Professor

LPL Alum Ali Bramson (2018) promoted

Paul Geissler (1955-2026)

LPL Alumnus Dr. Paul Geissler (1992)

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