Kris Klein studies fundamental plasma phenomena that governs the dynamics of systems within our heliosphere as well as more distant astrophysical bodies.

Susan Robison is the recipient of the LPL Staff Excellence Award for 2024 in he category of Administrative Staff.

Congratulations to all Spring 2024 graduates!

LPL alumnus Dr. Horton Newsom passed away on April 19.

Professors Daniel Apai and Dante Lauretta were elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

The Curson Travel Award will support three PTYS Graduate Students for summer research travel.

Nicole Kerrison won this year’s Graduate Teaching Assistant Excellence Award for her support of PTYS/ASTR 170A1 Alien Earths, with instructor Dr. Steve Kortenkamp, during the Fall 2023 semester.

Zarah Brown is the 2024 recipient of the Gerard P. Kuiper Memorial Award, which recognizes excellence in academics and research.

Attention to broader impacts and involvement in activities that benefit the department, university and the larger community.

Eight PTYS graduate students were awarded Galileo Circle Scholarships for 2024.