Welcome to the LPL Newsletter!
As usual, we’ve got a variety of news from the people around the lab, and links to stories talking about some of the great science the lab has been doing. But I wanted to highlight three things
University of Arizona/NASA Space Grant Graduate Fellowship Program
The UA/NASA Space Grant Program and nominating departments provide six graduate fellowships per year to exceptional graduate students interested in promoting the understanding of space-related research to the public and who are studying in space sciences/engineering, public policy, earth sciences, science education, and global change-related fields.
NASA Space Technology Graduate Fellowship
NASA is seeking applications from graduate students for the new Space Technology Research Fellowships. Applications are being accepted from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of graduate students interested in performing space technology research beginning in the fall of each year. The fellowships will sponsor U.S. graduate student researchers who show significant potential to contribute to NASA strategic space technology objectives through their studies.
NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program provides talented postdoctoral scientists and engineers with valuable opportunities to engage in ongoing NASA research programs and serves as a source of talent to ensure the continued quality of the NASA research workforce. These one- to three-year Fellowship appointments are competitive and are designed to advance NASA missions in space science, earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
Galileo Circle Scholarships
The Galileo Circle is a society of individuals whose support is critical to the continued excellence in the sciences at the University of Arizona.
The Galileo Circle creates meaningful connections among patrons and scholars. Through seminars, lectures and scientific excursions, Galileo Circle members embark on journeys to understand our scientific past, and to imagine the profound possibilities for our future.
Funding Source:
University of Arizona College of Science
Carson Graduate Fellowship
A fellowship endowment established by the estate of Virginia B. Carson, honoring her husband, a former member of the Flying Tigers, a master navigator for the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command, and an enthusiast of space exploration. Colonel Carson greatly admired the professionalism and accomplishments of the NASA space program. See further information about the fellowship and fellowship recipients.
Funding Source:
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory/Department of Planetary Sciences
Passing of Gerard Droege
We regretfully forward the sad news of the death of LPL staffer and Boynton team member Gerard Droege. Jerry's colleague and friend, Bill Boynton, remembers Jerry:
