WVU Physics and Astronomy researcher
was recently selected as one of only five early career scientists to
receive the NASA 2023 Planetary Science Early Career Award.
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Fowler awarded 2023 NASA Planetary Science Early Career Award
Aurora seen over Morgantown
Solar weather provided a rare view of the northern lights last weekend in Morgantown. Prof. Christopher Fowler shared some insights into the science behind the aurora:
Read MoreSpark! Imagination and Science Center outreach program wins prize
Paul Cassak, professor of physics and astronomy at West Virginia University and science advisor for Spark! Imagination and Science Center, has won the 2024 Rutherford Plasma Physics Communication Prize.
Read MoreMcLaughlin elected to elite National Academy of Sciences, a first for the University
An internationally renowned astrophysicist at West Virginia University has been selected as a new member of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in the scientific world.
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