The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
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Join us for Space Weather Explorers Week, where you can learn about how energy and particles from the Sun impact planet Earth in a variety of ways. Engage with fellow enthusiasts in a dynamic conversation and bring your curiosity. Recommended for ages 11 and up. Follow along with this weekly lesson plan or try hands-on activities to learn more about the sun, earth, and how their interactions cause several phenomenon called space weather. Register for the live webinar with Dr. Lara Waldrop happening on Thursday, November 21 at 11 a.m. Pacific (2 p.m. Eastern time). Dr. Waldrop will discuss NASA’s new mission that she is leading, the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory! Join the Discord Q&A! Throughout Space Weather Explorers Week, scientists will be happy to answer any questions you have about the Carruthers Global Observatory’s mission, research interests, and ongoing projects.
Dr. Lara Waldrop
Principal Investigator of the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory
Lara Waldrop, Illinois ECE Assistant Professor and Y. T. Lo Fellow in Electrical and Computer Engineering, is the Principal Investigator of the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory.
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