UAH Department of Space Science & CSPAR

06/17/2026

🚀 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚀

We’re counting down to the International Space Weather Camp, and to celebrate, we’re giving away an exclusive “Drop It Like It’s Plasma” T-shirt! 🌌

How to Enter:
✅ Like this post
✅ Tag 2 friends
✅ Repost and tag us
✅ Follow us on Instagram

⭐ Want another chance to win? Enter our giveaway on LinkedIn too! The same giveaway is running on both platforms, and entering on both gives you a second entry.

📍 The contest will run from June 16 - July 1,2026

🏆 The winner will be selected at the end of the giveaway

Good luck, and may the plasma be with you! 🚀

06/10/2026

Alexis Carter is an undergraduate student at The Alabama State University and the newest marketing intern with Future Technologies & enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP) ✨

Through her internship, Alexis is gaining hands-on experience in STEM communications while supporting outreach efforts that showcase the exciting research, students, and opportunities within the FTPP community 🚀

🔗 Visit the News section of our website to learn more about Alexis, her goals for the summer, and her internship experience with FTPP!

06/10/2026

Chali Idosa is a PhD student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville whose latest research focuses on how global dust storms influence the electrical environment on Mars 🌌

His newly published study provides valuable insight into the ways dust activity may shape atmospheric electrical processes on the Red Planet, helping advance our understanding of planetary environments and future exploration efforts 🚀

06/10/2026

ISWC is bringing students from around the world together to learn about space weather, experience new places, and dive into immersive learning through engaging lectures and hands‑on projects as they explore new ideas together.🌎🚀

Intern Spotlight: Katherine Shipman is excited to visit a new country, learn from different perspectives, and represent University of Alabama Huntsville, while taking part in a global learning experience.🛸

06/10/2026

🛰️ UAH Space Science graduate students Zeping Jin, Yiming Jiao, and Prashant Baruwal each led first-author studies on solar wind physics: Jin analyzed proton heating across interplanetary shocks, Jiao investigated turbulence changes using Parker Solar Probe data, and Baruwal studied the evolution of solar wind fluctuations using coordinated Solar Orbiter and Wind observations.

05/14/2026

05/01/2026

At the 94th SERC Public Meeting held in Birmingham, Alabama, Gary P. Zank was honored with the Tracey Morant Adams, South Eastern Region Champion Award in recognition of his outstanding support of the community. His commitment to mentorship and education, demonstrated through sponsoring interns in the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research, continues to make a meaningful impact. UAH Department of Space Science & CSPAR

04/28/2026

Big wins for CSPAR at The University of Alabama in Huntsville! 🚀

Recently, we have had the privilege to honor not one but two amazing team members for the Department of Space Science and Aeronomic Research! ✨

🏆 Made a Difference Award & University Researcher of the Year:
Dr. Lingling Zhao, Assistant Professor of Space Science, continues to raise the bar with her groundbreaking work in heliophysics. Her research on solar wind turbulence and energetic particles is pushing the boundaries of what we know about our space environment all while inspiring students and strengthening the research culture at CSPAR. Earning not one, but TWO major awards is an incredible achievement!

🌟 Made a Difference Award:
Laura Provenzani, Education and Outreach Coordinator, is a true force behind the scenes and beyond by bringing energy, creativity, and dedication to everything from student programming to major events and communications. Her ability to connect people, ideas, and opportunities has made a lasting impact on both students and the broader community. This recognition is so well deserved!

Join us in celebrating these amazing accomplishments, CSPAR is lucky to have such inspiring leaders making a difference every day! 🌌👏

04/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final colloquium of the spring semester! We truly appreciate all who came out to engage and be part of the discussion. 🙌🌟

A big shoutout to Dr. Krishna Khanal 👏 for an outstanding presentation and for sparking the most discussion we’ve seen all semester! Your talk kept everyone thinking well beyond the final slide. 💬🔥

It was a fascinating and thought-provoking way to wrap up the semester, thanks again to everyone who made it such a great event! 🎓✨

04/23/2026

“I Lead, You Lead” with United Way joined us yesterday, and it was an incredible experience! 🚀 We had the chance to give them a tour of our department and dive into the Achieving Orbit game, helping spark curiosity and open up new ways of thinking about science 🔬✨

It was a fun, engaging day , and we’re so glad we got to share it with such a great group of high school students 🎓🙌