Outreach Activities - Galileo Plasma Wave Subsystem Investigation


Exhibits
Education and Public Outreach: 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004-2005
2006-2007 2008-2009 2010-2011 2012-2013 2014-2015 2016-2017 2018-2019


Exhibits:

  1. Spacecraft Models, Scientific Instruments, Photos, and Project Summaries of University of Iowa Space Physics Projects, University of Iowa Department of Physics and Astronomy, Iowa City, Iowa, August 1978-present.
  2. Physics Demonstrations and Space Physics Project Summaries, Jay Ansher, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa, August 12-14, 1998.
  3. The Iowa Space Pioneers Exhibit, in the Old Capitol Mall, Iowa City, Iowa, July 20, 1998 - May 31, 1999.
  4. Space: Past, Present, Future - The Iowa Space Pioneers, Cedar Rapids Science Station, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 17, 1999 - December 31, 1999.
  5. Space Trek: The Iowa Space Pioneers, Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, January 15, 2000 - June 11, 2000.
  6. The Iowa Space Pioneers, Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, Waterloo, Iowa, June 20, 2000 -October 20, 2000.
  7. Space: Past, Present, Future - The Iowa Space Pioneers, Sanford Museum and Planetarium, Cherokee, Iowa, January 5, 2001 - July 18, 2001.
  8. University of Iowa Space Physics Research, Fly Iowa 2001, Iowa City Regional Airport, Iowa City, Iowa, August 25-26, 2001.
  9. Sights and Sounds of Space Physics, William Kurth, George Hospodarsky, and Kathy Kurth, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa, August 13, 2002. Summary and photos
  10. University of Iowa Space Research, George Hospodarsky, William Kurth, William Robison, Ondrej Santolik, Jean Hospodarsky, and Kathy Kurth, Fly Iowa 2003 (~500 people), Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 5-6, 2003. (Included Galileo mission information, data, and sounds from the plasma wave investigation) Photos


Education and Public Outreach:

    1995

  1. The Shoemaker-Levy Comet Impact on Jupiter, Donald A. Gurnett, Old Capitol Kiwanis Club, Iowa City, Iowa, January 26, 1995.
  2. A Perspective of the Value of Space Research, Donald A. Gurnett, Thirty-Third Annual Iowa Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, February 17, 1995.
  3. Exploring the Outer Planets with Voyager, Galileo, and Cassini, Donald A. Gurnett, Wabash Valley Soaring Association, Vincennes, Illinois, March 4, 1995.
  4. Galileo and the Shoemaker-Levy Impact with Jupiter, Donald A. Gurnett, The First Club, First National Bank, Iowa City, Iowa, March 12, 1995.
  5. The Galileo Mission to Jupiter, Donald A. Gurnett, Coe College Physics Club, West Branch, Iowa, May 7, 1995.
  6. Overview of University of Iowa Plasma Wave Research Projects, George B. Hospodarsky, Cedar Rapids Science Station, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 22, 1995.
  7. Exploration of the Outer Planets, Donald A. Gurnett, Science Forum, Iowa City Science Center, Iowa City, Iowa, September 11, 1995.
  8. Galileo Mission to Jupiter, Donald A. Gurnett, Rotary Club Luncheon, Iowa City, Iowa, October 12, 1995.

    1996

  9. Galileo Mission to Jupiter, Donald A. Gurnett, Cedar Amateur Astronomers' Club, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, February 1, 1996.
  10. Overview of the Galileo Mission to Jupiter and the Plasma Wave Instrument, J. Douglas Menietti, Southern Illinois University Physics Department, Edwardsville, Illinois, March 15, 1996.
  11. Space and Our Solar System: University of Iowa's Contribution Toward the Collection of this Information, Michael A. Mitchell, Third Grade Class, Steward Lower Elementary School, Washington, Iowa, April 2, 1996.
  12. Career as a Space Physicist; University of Iowa Space Physics Projects, George B. Hospodarsky, Iowa City Northwest Jr. High School Extended Learning Seminar, Coralville, Iowa, April 15, 1996.
  13. The Planets in Our Solar System, Emphasizing Results from the Voyager and Galileo Missions, J. Douglas Menietti, Regina Elementary 4th Grade Class, Iowa City, Iowa, May 6, 1996.
  14. University of Iowa Plasma Wave Group Science and Hardware Development Activities , William S. Kurth and Michael A. Mitchell, Space Science and Engineering Program for High School Students, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, June 17, 1996.
  15. Galileo Mission Results, William S. Kurth, Iowa City Optimists Club, Iowa City, Iowa, July 24, 1996.
  16. Magnetospheric Physics, Donald A. Gurnett, Korean Science Teachers' Overseas Training Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, August 7, 1996.
  17. Overview of University of Iowa Space Physics Hardware Projects and Demonstration of Data Reduction and Data Displays, Robert L. Brechwald, Larry J. Granroth, Joe B. Groene, Richard Huff, Michael A. Mitchell, Jolene S. Pickett, Korean Science Teachers' Overseas Training Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, August 8, 1996.
  18. Space Research Project Summaries and Information About the Solar System, coordinated by Kathy Kurth, Urbandale Elementary School, Iowa City, Iowa, September 11, 1996.
  19. Galileo Mission Results, William S. Kurth, Iowa City A.M. Rotary Club, Iowa City, Iowa, September 27, 1996.
  20. Tours of University of Iowa Plasma Wave Hardware and Data Analysis Facilities, Computer-Driven Telescope Laboratory, and North Liberty Radio Observatory, William S. Kurth, J. Douglas Menietti, Michael A. Mitchell, Larry J. Granroth, Robert Mutel, Monticello High School Physics Classes, Iowa City, Iowa, October 7, 1996.
  21. Galileo Mission Update, Donald A. Gurnett, Iowa Engineering Society, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, October 10, 1996.
  22. Galileo Mission Results, Donald A. Gurnett, Iowa Section/American Association of Physics Teachers, West Des Moines, Iowa, November 2, 1996.
  23. Galileo Mission, Donald A. Gurnett, First National Bank First Club Lecture, Iowa City, Iowa, November 17, 1996.

    1997

  24. Space Physics Research at the University of Iowa: Discussion of Projects, Steps of Hardware Development, Launch Videos, and Laboratory Tour , Terry F. Averkamp, Iowa City Cub Scout Pack 251, Iowa City, Iowa, February 6, 1997.
  25. Galileo Mission and Recent Space Physics and Astronomy Topics, J. Douglas Menietti, Regina Elementary 4th Grade Science Class, Iowa City, Iowa, February 18, 1997.
  26. Overview of University of Iowa Plasma Wave Space Physics Hardware and Data Analysis Efforts, George B. Hospodarsky, William S. Kurth, Iowa Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Iowa City, Iowa, February 21, 1997.
  27. University of Iowa Space Research Projects, Donald A. Gurnett, Richard Skorton, Dan Goldin (NASA Administrator), Congressman Boswell, Grinnell, Iowa, April 2, 1997.
  28. Volcanoes and the Great Plasma Torus, Donald A. Gurnett, Planetary Society Public Lecture, Iowa City, Iowa, April 3, 1997.
  29. Overview of University of Iowa's Space Physics History, Michael A. Mitchell, University of Iowa Engineering Group, Iowa City, Iowa, April 7, 1997.
  30. Overview of University of Iowa Space Physics Hardware Projects, Chad Thompson, Robert Johnson, Kathy Kurth, Prospective U. of Iowa Undergraduate Students, Iowa City, Iowa, April 8, 1997.
  31. The Galileo Mission to the Outer Planets, Donald A. Gurnett, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 9, 1997.
  32. Overview of University of Iowa's Participation in Space Physics, Michael A. Mitchell, Fourth Grade Class, Washington, Iowa, April 11, 1997.
  33. Career in a Space Research Area: University of Iowa Space Physics Projects, William S. Kurth, Iowa City Northwest Jr. High Extending Learning Seminar, Coralville, Iowa, May 14, 1997.
  34. Career in a Space Research Area; Tour of University of Iowa Space Physics Laboratory, William S. Kurth, Iowa City Northwest Jr. High Extending Learning Seminar, Iowa City, Iowa, May 15, 1997.
  35. Magnetospheric Physics, Donald A. Gurnett, Korean Teachers' Overseas Training Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 21, 1997.
  36. Overview of Space Physics Research Hardware and Data Analysis Projects, William S. Kurth, Michael A Mitchell, Larry Granroth, University of Iowa PIVOT Program for High School Students, Iowa City, Iowa, July 21, 1997.
  37. Magnetospheric Physics, Donald A. Gurnett, Korean Teachers' Overseas Training Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 31, 1997.
  38. Overview of Hardware Projects and Data Analysis Displays, Larry Granroth, J. Doug Menietti, Joe Groene, Michael A. Mitchell, Richard L. Huff, Steven L. Remington, Korean Teachers' Overseas Training Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 31, 1997.
  39. Overview of the Plasma Wave Group Hardware and Data Analysis Efforts, William S. Kurth, Society of Physics Students, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, September 9, 1997.
  40. Using a Telescope and A Summary of University of Iowa Space Research Contributions, Larry Granroth, J. Douglas Menietti, Boy Scout Troop Camporee, High Amana, Iowa, October 4, 1997.
  41. Overview of Planets and Spacecraft, Donald A. Gurnett, Extending Learning Program, Lincoln Elementary School, Iowa City, Iowa, December 1, 1997.
  42. University of Iowa Involvement in Space Research; Women in Aeronautics, Terry Averkamp, Michael Mitchell, Junior Girl Scout Troop 2226, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, December 3, 1997.

    1998

  43. Search for Life in Our Solar System, Donald A. Gurnett, First Lutheran Church Adult Education Class, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, February 1, 1998.
  44. Forty Years of Experimental Space Research at the University of Iowa Explorer , Donald A. Gurnett, Experimental Aircraft Association, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, February 6, 1998.
  45. Solar System, J. Douglas Menietti, Regina Elementary Fourth Grade Class, Iowa City, Iowa, February 24, 1998.
  46. Tour of the space plasma physics area and brief descriptions of projects, George Hospodarsky, Prospective Physics and Astronomy Student, Iowa City, Iowa, March 18, 1998.
  47. Tour of space physics area and brief descriptions of projects, George Hospodarsky, Prospective Physics and Astronomy Students, Iowa City, Iowa, March 23, 1998.
  48. A day in the life of a space scientist, J. Douglas Menietti, Regina Career Day, Iowa City, Iowa, April 22, 1998.
  49. Exploring the Outer Planets, Donald A. Gurnett, University of Iowa Retirees Association, Iowa City, Iowa, May 8, 1998.
  50. Overview of space physics research hardware and data analysis projects, William S. Kurth, Michael A. Mitchell, Larry Granroth, University of Iowa PIVOT Program for High School Students, Iowa City, Iowa, July 22, 1998.
  51. Overview of University of Iowa's participation in space physics research and possible opportunities for student jobs, George Hospodarsky, University of Iowa Dept. of Physics and Astronomy Graduate Student Orientation, Iowa City, Iowa, August 20, 1998.
  52. Magnetospheric Physics, Donald A. Gurnett, Korean Science Teachers' Program, Iowa City, Iowa, September 29, 1998.
  53. Exploring Jupiter and Saturn, Donald A. Gurnett, University of Iowa Alumni Association Board of Directors Dinner, Iowa City, Iowa, October 8, 1998.
  54. Discussion of NASA's current and future space missions, George Hospodarsky, ICON Science Fiction Convention, Coralville, Iowa, October 17, 1998.
  55. Planetary Exploration, Donald A. Gurnett, Korean Science Teachers' Program, Iowa City, Iowa November 11, 1998.
  56. Forty Years of Space Research at The University of Iowa, Donald A. Gurnett, University of Iowa Legislative Day for Alumni Advocates, Iowa City, Iowa, November 13, 1998.
  57. Discussion about stars, planets, satellites and spacecraft, Terry Averkamp, Lemme Elementary 3rd Grade, Iowa City, Iowa, November 24, 1998.

    1999

  58. Exploration of the Outer Planets, Donald A. Gurnett, The QB Society, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, February 1, 1999.
  59. University of Iowa's Participation in Space Physics and Job Duties of a Space Scientist, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Junior High Extended Learning Program, Coralville, Iowa, April 6, 1999.
  60. Forty Years of Space Research, Donald A. Gurnett, Des Moines Downtown Kiwanis Club, Des Moines, Iowa, April 7, 1999.
  61. Tour of the University of Iowa Space Plasma Physics Laboratory, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Junior High, Iowa City, Iowa, April 9, 1999.
  62. Overview of the Study of Space Studies, William S. Kurth, Coralville Central Elementary School Kindergarten Class, Coralville, Iowa, April 15, 1999.
  63. Exploring Jupiter and Saturn, Donald A. Gurnett, North Central Regional Astronomical League Convention, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 1, 1999.
  64. The Exploration of Jupiter and Its Moons, Keynote Speaker Donald A. Gurnett, International Conference on Prostate Cancer Research, Iowa City, Iowa, June 24, 1999.
  65. The Galileo Mission to Jupiter, Donald A. Gurnett, Central States VHF Society 33rd Annual Conference, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 24, 1999.
  66. Forty Years of Space Research, Donald A. Gurnett, Medical Scientist Training Program Annual Retreat, Dinner Address, Iowa City, Iowa, August 27, 1999.
  67. Forty Years of Experimental Space Research at the University of Iowa, Donald A. Gurnett, EAA Chapter 227 Annual Banquet, Waterloo, Iowa, October 15, 1999.
  68. Forty Years of Space Research at the University of Iowa, Donald A. Gurnett, Inst. Of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Midwest Fall Conference, Luncheon Address, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, October 20, 1999.

    2000

  69. What Can Be Learned from Space Research?, Terry Averkamp, Jr. Girl Scout Troop 2001, Iowa City, Iowa, February 10, 2000.
  70. University of Iowa Space Physics Research Projects, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Jr. High, Coralville, Iowa, March 24, 2000.
  71. Forty Years of Space Research at The University of Iowa, Donald A. Gurnett, University of Iowa Tau Beta Phi Student Engineering Association, Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, Iowa, April 11, 2000.
  72. An Electron Density Survey at Jupiter Using the Galileo Plasma Wave Instrument, Jay Ansher, University of Iowa Graduate Student Senate Graduate Research Forum 2000, Iowa Memorial Union, April 12, 2000.
  73. Space Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Solon 2nd and 3rd Grade Elementary Students, Solon, Iowa, April 19, 2000.
  74. Plasma Wave Investigations on Voyager, Galileo, Cassini; Radio and Plasma Wave Phenomena Recorded by Voyager, Galileo, and Polar, William S. Kurth, Regina Science Club (high school), Iowa City, Iowa, May 9, 2000. Provided Polar, Voyager, and Galileo radio and plasma wave phenomena audio .wav files for the Regina Science Club's Image Media Experiment that is part of the NASA Student Involvement Program (NSIP). The experiment will send images and sounds on various media into space on the space shuttle to determine the effects of the space environment on the media.
  75. Public Library Summer Reading Program"Cosmic Connections," Coralville and Iowa City, Iowa, June - September 2000. The University of Iowa and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory provided Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, and Polar project-related posters, bookmarks, photos, postcards, and coloring books to be used as rewards for students participating in library events during the summer.
  76. NASA Press Briefing - Cassini and Galileo Jupiter Millennium Flyby, William S. Kurth, at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, December 30, 2000. Panel of Cassini and Galileo scientists presented initial results from December 30, 2000, data obtained by instruments on both spacecraft: Galileo, which is orbiting Jupiter; and Cassini, which was flying by Jupiter on its way to Saturn.

    2001

  77. Observations at Jupiter, William S. Kurth, Coralville Central Elementary 2nd Grade Class, Coralville, Iowa, February 12, 2001. Overview of recent information gathered by Cassini and Galileo during the Jupiter Millennium Flyby, in addition to information gathered by Voyager
  78. Overview of Spaceflight Hardware Built by University of Iowa Plasma Wave Group, Donald A. Kirchner, Central Lee High School, Donnellson, Iowa, April 3, 2001. (Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express)
  79. Life of a Space Scientist at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Solon Elementary School (Grades 3 & 4), Solon, Iowa, April 26, 2001. (Galileo, Polar, Cassini, Cluster)
  80. Life as a Space Scientist, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Jr. High School, Coralville, Iowa. May 10, 2001. (Galileo, Polar, Cassini, Cluster)
  81. Tour of U. of Iowa Space Physics Laboratories, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Jr. High School students, Iowa City, Iowa, May 22, 2001. (Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cassini, Cluster, Mars Express)
  82. Cassini and Galileo Wave Observations at Jupiter, William S. Kurth, at the Geophysical Information for Teachers (GIFT) Workshop for Science Teachers, American Geophysical Union meeting, Boston, MA, May 30, 2001. (Cassini, Galileo)
  83. Overview of University of Iowa Space Research and Life as a Scientist, George Hospodarsky, at the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 25, 2001. (Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster)

    2002

  84. Space Research at The University of Iowa, Donald Gurnett, Iowa Senate Education Committee, Des Moines, Iowa, January 28, 2002. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar, Mars Express)
  85. University of Iowa's Participation in Space Research, George Hospodarsky, Prospective U. of Iowa Graduate Students, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, February 1, 2002. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar, Mars Express)
  86. Space Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Burlington Kiwanis Club, Burlington, Iowa, February 21, 2002. (Explorer, Hawkeye, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar, Mars Express )
  87. Solar System, Space, and Exploration, George Hospodarsky, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Day Care Center, March 6, 2002. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini)
  88. University of Iowa's Role in Space Physics Research, Terry Averkamp, Academy of Ambassadors Connecting with Engineering, University of Iowa Summer Camp for High School Students, Iowa City, Iowa, June 19, 2002. (Explorer, Hawkeye, PDP, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster)
  89. Magnetospheres and Plasma Environments: Giant Planets' Satellites, William Kurth and Philippe Zarka, Program for Young Researchers, Jupiter after Galileo and Cassini Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, June 20, 2002. (Galileo, Cassini )
  90. University of Iowa Space Research, George Hospodarsky, QuarkNet Classes for Physics Teachers, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 3, 2002. (Cassini, Cluster, Galileo, Voyager)
  91. Viewing Night Skies: Telescopes, Stars, Constellations, George Hospodarsky, Prospective University of Iowa Students, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 30, 2002. (Cassini, Galileo, Voyager)
  92. Astronomy and Space Physics, George Hospodarsky, Summer Children's Program, Iowa City, Iowa, July 31, 2002. (Cassini, Cluster, Galileo, Voyager)
  93. Iowa State Fair Preview - Sights and Sounds of Space Physics, William Kurth, WSUI "Iowa Talks" Live Radio Broadcast, Iowa City, Iowa, August 7, 2002. (Cassini, Cluster, Galileo, Voyager, Polar)
  94. Sights and Sounds of Space Physics, William Kurth, George Hospodarsky, and Kathy Kurth, Iowa State Fair (350 people), Des Moines, Iowa, August 13, 2002. (Cassini, Cluster, Galileo, Voyager, Polar). Summary and photos
  95. Space Research at the University of Iowa: 1958-2002, Donald Gurnett, State of Iowa Board of Regents Orientation, Iowa City, Iowa, August 30, 2002. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Mars Express)
  96. The Songs of the Aurora and the Solar Wind, William Kurth, Family Adventures in Science (55 people), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, October 19, 2002. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar)
  97. Sounds of Space and the Kronos Quartet Sun Rings: A Pre-Performance Presentation, Donald A. Gurnett, David Harrington, Terry Riley, and Willie Williams, University of Iowa (125 people), Iowa City, Iowa, October 24, 2002. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar)
  98. Sounds of Space and the Kronos Quartet Sun Rings: A Pre-Performance Discussion, Donald A. Gurnett, Terry Riley, David Dvorin, Greenroom, Hancher Auditorium (60 people), Iowa City, Iowa, October 26, 2002. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar)
  99. Sun Rings, Kronos Quartet, Hancher Auditorium (1500 people), Iowa City, Iowa, October 26, 2002.
    Production based on the sounds of space collected by Prof. D. Gurnett over a 30-year period, commissioned by the NASA Arts Program office, and supported by the Hancher Rubright Memorial. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster)
  100. Space Physics Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Solon 6th Grade Class (96 students), Solon, Iowa, November 8, 2002. (Sounds of space, Cassini, Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Polar)
  101. Sounds of Plasma Waves In Space, William Kurth, Coralville Central 4th Grade Class (25 students), Coralville, Iowa, November 25, 2002. (Galileo, Cassini, Voyager, Polar. Cluster)

    2003

  102. Sounds of Space and the Kronos Quartet Sun Rings, A Pre-Performance Presentation, Bert Ulrich, Donald A. Gurnett, and David Harrington, University of Houston Clear Lake Theater (200 people), Houston, Texas, January 22, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar)
  103. Sun Rings, Kronos Quartet, Wortham Center's Cullen Theater, Houston, Texas, January 23, 2003.
    Production based on the sounds of space collected by Prof. D. Gurnett over a 40-year period, commissioned by the NASA Arts Program office and co-commissioned by the Hancher Auditorium, the University of Iowa, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Society of Performing Arts, the University of Houston Clear Lake, and other music-presenting organizations. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster)
  104. Space Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Iowa City Elementary Students toured the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy space physics laboratories, February 7, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars Express)
  105. Our Solar System, George Hospodarsky, Lincoln Elementary Kindergarten Class (35 students), Iowa City, Iowa, March 12, 2003. (Cassini, Voyager, Galileo, Cluster)
  106. Sounds of Space and the Kronos Quartet Sun Rings, A Pre-Concert Presentation, Donald A. Gurnett and Willie Williams, Barbican Centre (600 people), London, United Kingdom, March 22, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar)
  107. Sun Rings, Kronos Quartet, Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom, March 22, 2003.
    Production based on the sounds of space collected by Prof. D. Gurnett over a 40-year period, commissioned by the NASA Arts Program office and co-commissioned by the Hancher Auditorium, the University of Iowa, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Society of Performing Arts, Barbican Centre/London, and other music-presenting organizations. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster)
  108. Life as a Space Scientist, George Hospodarsky, Van Buren Elementary Career Day, Grades K-6 (120 students), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 30, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars, sounds of space)
  109. University of Iowa Space Research: Past, Present, Future, George Hospodarsky, Whittier Elementary Space Day Celebration (125 students), Clinton, Iowa, May 2, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars, sounds of space)
  110. A Typical Day in the Life of a Space Scientist, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Junior High School (30 students), Coralville, Iowa, May 28, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars, sounds of space)
  111. Fly Iowa 2003, George Hospodarsky, Bill Kurth, Bill Robison, Ondrej Santolik, Jean Hospodarsky, and Kathy Kurth, Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 5-6, 2003. Display featured the Cassini and Mars Express projects; in addition, provided information about the Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, and Polar missions; and the department's participation in space research over the last 45 years.
  112. Sounds of Space and the Kronos Quartet Sun Rings, A Pre-Performance Presentation, Donald A. Gurnett, public lecture at the Westin South Coast Plaza (100 people), Costa Mesa, California, October 12, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar)
  113. Exploring Space, George Hospodarsky, public lecture for youth at the Orange County Performing Arts Center (60 people), Costa Mesa, California, October 12, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar, Mars)
  114. Sounds of Space and the Kronos Quartet Sun Rings, A Pre-Concert Presentation, Donald A. Gurnett and Terry Riley, public lecture at the Orange County Performing Arts Center (2000 people), Costa Mesa, California, October 14, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar)
  115. Sun Rings, Kronos Quartet, Orange County Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa, California, October 14, 2003.
    Production based on the sounds of space collected by Prof. D. Gurnett over a 40-year period, commissioned by the NASA Arts Program office and co-commissioned by the Hancher Auditorium, the University of Iowa, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Society of Performing Arts, the University of Houston Clear Lake, and other music-presenting organizations. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster)
  116. Why Study Space?, George Hospodarsky, Cub Scouts (50 scouts and parents), Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 11, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars, sounds of space)
  117. What You Can Learn From Studying Space, George Hospodarsky, Solon Elementary 6th Grade Class (93 students), Solon, Iowa, Nov. 14, 2003. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars, sounds of space)

    2004-2005

  118. Life as a Space Physicist, George Hospodarsky, Van Buren Elementary, Kindergarten classes (60 students, 3 teachers), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mar. 28, 2005. (Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Voyager, Galileo, Solar System)
  119. University of Iowa's Role in Space Physics and Studies of our Solar System, George Hospodarsky, Carpenter Elementary School Grades 2, 3, and 4 (180 students, 12 teachers), Monticello, Iowa, May 16, 2005. ( Cassini, Polar, Voyager, Cluster, Galileo)
  120. Space Research at the University of Iowa, Donald A. Gurnett, Korean Science Teachers Workshop (45 people), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, June 29, 2005. (Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express)
  121. A Space Scientist's Role in Studying the Solar System with Robotic Spacecraft, George Hospodarsky, Riverside Elementary School Summer Program (25 students/teachers), Riverside, Iowa, July 6, 2005. (Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Galileo, Voyager, Mars Express)
  122. A Tour of the Solar System: History and Recent Investigations, Donald A. Gurnett, Workshop for Korean Earth Science Teachers (25 people), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 19, 2005. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars Express)
  123. Past and Present Space Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, West Liberty Middle School (25 students and one teacher), West Liberty, Iowa, November 30, 2005. (Cassini, Mars, Cluster, Galileo, Voyager, Polar)

    2006-2007:

  124. What Does a Space Scientist Study? and a tour of University of Iowa Space Physics Laboratories, George Hospodarsky, Shimek Elementary School students (4 students, 1 teacher), Iowa City, Iowa, February 24, 2006. (Cassini, Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Mars Express)
  125. A Space Scientist's Role in Studying the Solar System with Robotic Spacecraft, George Hospodarsky, Riverside Elementary 1st Grade Class, (48 students/3 teachers), Riverside, Iowa, March 28, 2006. (Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Galileo, Voyager, Mars Express)
  126. Space Exploration at the University of Iowa, Don Kirchner, Grades 4, 5, and 6, at Wapello Elementary School (180 students, 13 teachers), Wapello, Iowa, May 5, 2006. (Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, HCIPE)
  127. Life as a Scientist Working on Space Research Projects at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Jr. High Grades 7 & 8 Honors Students (15 students, 1 teacher), Coralville, Iowa, May 12, 2006. (Cassini, Cluster, Polar, Galileo, Voyager, Mars Express)
  128. James A. Van Allen: Life, Career, and the Beginning of Space Physics at the University of Iowa, George B. Hospodarsky, ICON 31 Science Fiction Convention (20 people), Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, Radiation Belt Storm Probes, Muli-Missions Studies)
  129. James Van Allen and Space Research at the University of Iowa, George B. Hospodarsky, Coralville City Employee Seminar (45 people), Coralville, Iowa. (Van Allen, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP, MSS)
  130. Space Research Projects at the University of Iowa, Don Kirchner, Astronomy Club (25 people), Clear Creek Amana High School, Tiffin, Iowa, April 6, 2007. (Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, High Capacity Instruments for Planetary Exploration (HCIPE), Warm Ice Sounder Experiment (WISE), Radiation Belt Storm Probes (RBSP))
  131. University of Iowa's Role in Space Physics and Studies of Our Solar System, George Hospodarsky, Camp Highland (40 students, 3 teachers), Riverside Elementary School, Iowa, July 12, 2007. (Voyager, Galileo, Geotail, Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP)
  132. Rockets Into Space, Donald L. Kirchner, Cub Scout Pack (7 adults, 7 scouts), North Liberty, Iowa, October 3, 2007. (Voyager, Cluster, ISEE, Cassini, Mars Express, Galileo, Hawkeye, CRRES, Juno)
  133. University of Iowa Space Physics Research, George Hospodarsky, Prospective Student Tour, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 23, 2007. (Cassini, Cluster, Polar, Galilieo, Voyager, Mars Express, Juno, and RBSP)
  134. Spacecraft Telemetry, Donald L. Kirchner and William T. Robison, Iowa City Amateur Radio Club (35 people), Iowa City, Iowa, November 14, 2007. (Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Polar, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP)

    2008:

  135. Space Engineering, Donald L. Kirchner, Kate Wickham Elementary School, 3 Kindergarten classes (60 students, 3 teachers), Iowa City, Iowa, February 27, 2008. (Cassini, Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Mars Express, Juno, PDP, RBSP)
  136. James Van Allen and University of Iowa Space Research Projects, George Hospodarsky, North Liberty Optimists Club, North Liberty, Iowa, February 28, 2008. (Cassini, Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Polar, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP, MMS)
  137. Space Exploration at the University of Iowa, Donald L. Kirchner, Kate Wickham Elementary School, 3rd grade class (25 students, 1 teacher), Iowa City, Iowa, April 9, 2008. (Cassini, Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Mars Express, Juno, PDP, RBSP, PDIPP)
  138. History of Space Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Riverside Elementary School, Camp Highland Summer Program, Kindergarten - 6th grade (30 students, 5 teachers), Riverside, Iowa, July 8, 2008. (Cassini, Voyager, Cluster, Juno, RBSP, Galileo, Polar, Geotail, )
  139. Fifty Years of Space Research at the University of Iowa, Donald A. Gurnett, Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student Seminar, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, September 4, 2008.
  140. Astronomy, William S. Kurth, Scout Campout, Pack 207/Troop 207 (50 scouts, 30 adults), Kent Park, Tiffin, Iowa, September 30, 2008. (Cassini, Voyager, Juno, RBSP)
  141. The Search for Life in the Solar System, Donald A. Gurnett, Mathematics and Computer Science Study Group, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, October 1, 2008. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Mars Express)
  142. Space, George Hospodarsky and Ferzan Jaeger, Shimek Elementary School (74 students in K-2nd grades, 8 teachers), Iowa City, Iowa, November 18, 2008. (Solar system, Polar, Cluster, RBSP, Mars Express, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Juno)
  143. Space, George Hospodarsky and Ferzan Jaeger, Shimek Elementary School (111 students in 3rd-6th grades, 7 teachers), Iowa City, Iowa, November 18, 2008. (Solar system, Polar, Cluster, RBSP, Mars Express, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Juno)
  144. Space Research: From Fabrication to Science Analysis, George Hospodarsky and Sharon Kutcher, Society of Physics Students, University of Iowa Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa City, Iowa, November 19, 2008. (History of space research, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP )

    2009:

  145. Space Debris Impact on Spacecraft; and An Overview of Space Research Studies at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Future Problem Solvers (38 students in 5-12 grades, 12 adults), Linn/Johnson/Washington County Home Cooperative, University of Iowa Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Iowa City, Iowa, January 9, 2009. (Voyager, Polar, Cluster, Galileo, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP)
  146. Ice in the Solar System, Don Kirchner, Willowwind School (15 students in 5th-6th grades, 2 teachers), Iowa City, Iowa, February 27, 2009. (Cassini, Mars Express, Galileo, Voyager, Juno)
  147. Space Exploration Merit Badge, William Kurth, Donald Kirchner, George Hospodarsky, Joseph Altmaier, Andrew Kopf, Shane Merritt, Merit Badge University class (18 boy scouts, 4 parents), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, March 7, 2009. (Voyager, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP)
  148. Ice in the Solar System, Donald Kirchner, Wickham Elementary 4th grade class (30 students, 3 teachers), Coralville, Iowa, April 16, 2009. (Cassini, Galileo, Voyager, Mars Express, PIDDP)
  149. Future Spacecraft Exploration of the Solar System, William Kurth, International Year of Astronomy University of Iowa Public Lecture (50 attendees), Iowa City, Iowa, May 6, 2009. (Cassini, Juno, Voyager, Mars Express, Galileo)
  150. The Search for Life in the Solar System, Donald A. Gurnett, Secondary Student Training Program Summer Series Seminar (25 students), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 1, 2009. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Mars Express)
  151. Space Exploration, George Hospodarsky, Camp Highland (25 students, 3 teachers), Riverside Elementary School, Riverside, Iowa, July 23, 2009. (Solar System, Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Geotail, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP)
  152. Space Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Iowa Math and Science Academy (40 high school students, 3 teachers), Seerley Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, July 9, 2009. (Explorers, Pioneer 10 & 11, Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP)
  153. University of Iowa Space Research Program: Laboratory Tour and How Science Instruments Are Developed, George Hospodarsky, Riverside Elementary Summer Camp Highland (11 students, 3 teachers), Iowa City, Iowa, August 13, 2009. (Injun 3, Hawkeye, Voyager, PDP, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Juno, RBSP)
  154. Rockets Into Space, Don Kirchner, Science Benefit Party (10 students, 8 adults), Kate Wickham Elementary School, Coralville, Iowa, November 8, 2009. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Mars Express, Juno, PIDPP)
  155. University of Iowa's Role in Space Exploration, George Hospodarsky, Quincy University Polis Lecture (35 attendees), Quincy University North Campus, Quincy, Illinois, November 13, 2009. (Explorer, Pioneer 10, Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP)

    2010-2011:

  156. The Solar System and University of Iowa's Contribution to Space Exploration Using Robotic Spacecraft, George Hospodarsky, Clear Creek Amana North Bend Elementary School, 4th and 5th grades (75 students, 3 teachers), North Liberty, Iowa, May 11, 2010. (Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP)
  157. Tour of U. of Iowa Space Research Facilities, George Hospodarsky, U. of Iowa Dept. of Physics and Astronomy Alumni and Their Families (8 adults, 2 kids), July 10, 2010. (Cassini, Juno, RBSP, Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Mars Express)
  158. Foundations of University of Iowa Space Physics, George Hospodarsky, Iowa City West High School, 9th and 10th grades science classes (75 students; 4 teachers), Iowa City, Iowa, February 8, 2011.
  159. Space Exploration and Space Science Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, AVATARS Science Club (5 students, 2 adults), West Branch, Iowa, February 27, 2011.
  160. University of Iowa's Role in Space Research: Exploring, Research, Education, George Hospodarsky, Alburnett Elementary School, 5th Grade Class (45 students, 3 adults), Alburnett, Iowa, April 4, 2011.
  161. From the Outer Planets to Antarctica, Don Kirchner, Iowa City Optimist Club (35 adults), Iowa City, Iowa, July 19, 2011.
  162. U. of Iowa Space Research: Missions and Careers, George Hospodarsky, Space Science Class (7 students and 1 instructor), Clear Creek Amana High School, Tiffin, Iowa, Oct. 13, 2011.
  163. U. of Iowa Space Research: Missions and Careers, George Hospodarsky, Space Science Class (11 students and 1 instructor), Clear Creek Amana High School, Tiffin, Iowa, Oct. 14, 2011.

    2012-2013:

  164. University of Iowa Space Research Projects, George Hospodarsky, Foundations in Science 9th and 10th Graders (35 students, 3 teachers), West High School, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 23, 2012.
  165. The History of Space Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, High School Science Classes (14 students, 1 teacher), Clear Creek Amana High School, Tiffin, Iowa, Feb. 28, 2012.
  166. The History of Space Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, High School Science Classes (17 students, 1 teacher), Clear Creek Amana High School, Tiffin, Iowa, Feb. 29, 2012.
  167. History of Space Physics at University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, One of several speakers at the annual Dept. of Physics and Astronomy Demonstration Show, this year featuring Space Weather (325 attendees), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, March 1, 2012.
  168. Life as a Space Physicist and University of Iowa Space Research Projects, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Jr. High 8th Grade Science Classes, Iowa City Community Schools, Coralville, Iowa, May 7, 2012.
  169. Space Physics At Iowa, Don Kirchner, Iowa City Morning Optimists Club (40 people), Iowa City, Iowa, September 11, 2012.
  170. History of University of Iowa Space Physics and Model Rocket Launch,, George Hospodarsky and Pat Finn, Echo Hill Elementary School, 1st grade class (80 students, 4 teachers), 400 Echo Hill Road, Marion, Iowa, Sept. 14, 2012.
  171. University of Iowa Space Physics Research Facility Tour, George Hospodarsky, Prospective University student, Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 18, 2012.
  172. History of University of Iowa Space Physics Exploration, George Hospodarsky, ICON 27 Science Fiction Convention, Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Nov. 2, 2012.
  173. Space Exploration and Model Rocket Launch, George Hospodarsky, Rich Dvorsky, 1st grade class (40 students, teachers), Truman Elementary School, 441, West Post Road, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 26, 2013.
  174. Space Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, 2nd grade class (32 students, 2 teachers), Lone Tree Community School, 303 S. Devoe Street, Lone Tree, Iowa, May 16, 2013.
  175. The Solar System and Beyond, Don Kirchner, Johnston Middle School 9th Grade Astronomy class (32 students, 2 teachers), Johnston, Iowa, Sept. 18, 2013.

    2014-2015:

  176. The Solar System and Beyond , Don Kirchner, Kids Inc. Pre-K classes (18 students, 4 adults), Coralville, Iowa, March 14, 2014.
  177. University of Iowa Space Research and Model Rocket Launches, George Hospodarsky, Echo Hill Elementary School 2nd Grade class (78 students, 5 adults), 400 Echo Hill Road, Marion, Iowa, May 16, 2014.
  178. Problems in Spaceflight, Don Kirchner, Central Lee High School and Middle School, Student Robotics and Problem Solving Teams (16 students, 3 adults), Donnellson, Iowa, May 20, 2014.
  179. Space Physics Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Career Enrichment Day (44 students, 1 teacher), Alburnett Elementary School, Alburnett, Iowa, April 10, 2015.
  180. History of University of Iowa Space Physics and Tour of Instrument Fabrication/Testing Lab, George Hospodarsky, North Tama 6th Grade Class (7 students and teacher), University of Iowa, Oct. 19, 2015.
  181. History of Space Physics Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Honors First-Year Seminar, Iowa and the Space Race: The Legacy of James A. Van Allen (16 students), University of Iowa Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, Nov. 11, 2015.
  182. Recent University of Iowa Space Research, Don Kirchner, Iowa City Optimists Club (30 members), Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 8, 2015.

    2016-2017:

  183. Past, Present, and Future Space Physics Research Projects at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, University Club (44 members), University of Iowa Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, March 2, 2016.
  184. Life as a Space Physicist at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Alburnett Elementary Career Enrichment Day, 4 presentations to 4th and 5th grade students (total of 80 students and 1 teacher), Alburnett, Iowa, May 20, 2016.
  185. Life of a Space Physicist at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, 8th grade class (21 students, 1 teacher), West Branch High School, West Branch, Iowa, September 30, 2016.
  186. University of Iowa's Role In Space Research, George Hospodarsky, Iowa Valley's Family Reading Night Program, Iowa Valley Elementary School, 151 E. May Street, Marengo, Iowa, March 16, 2017.
  187. Space Physics at the University of Iowa: Past, Present, Future, George Hospodarsky, Physics Class (11 students, 1 teacher), Monticello High School, 850 East Oak Street, Monticello, Iowa, November 28, 2017.
  188. Life as a Space Physicist and University of Iowa's Role In Space Exploration, George Hospodarsky, Third grade classes (~70 students, 3 teachers), Carpenter Elementary School, 615 North Gill Street, Monticello, Iowa, November 28, 2017.

    2018-2019:

  189. University of Iowa Space Research, George Hospodarsky, Rotary Club of Iowa City A.M. (35 people), Kirkwood Room, 515 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa, February 20, 2018.
  190. Space Research at the University of Iowa: Past, Present, Future, George Hospodarsky, Iowa City Noon Optimist Club (7 people), Midwest One Bank, 19106 Keokuk Street, Iowa City, Iowa, March 14, 2018.
  191. Life as a Space Physicist and University of Iowa's Role In Space Exploration, George Hospodarsky, Seventh grade classes (~52 students, 3 teachers), West Branch Middle School, West Branch, Iowa, April 23, 2018.
  192. Online Hangout: Interactive Questions/Answers RE:Plume at Europa Found in Galileo Magnetometer and Plasma Wave Science Data, William S. Kurth, AAS Afternoon Astronomy Coffee Hangout, May 24, 2018.
  193. History of University of Iowa Space Research and Collaboration with Czech Republic Scientists, George Hospodarsky, Czech & Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 20, 2018.
  194. University of Iowa Space Research and Life as a Space Physicist, George Hospodarsky, University of Iowa Secondary Student Training Program Summer Program (30 students, 2 adults), July 3, 2018.
  195. Sixty Years of Space Research at the University of Iowa, Donald A. Gurnett, Optimists Club (35 attendees), Iowa City, Iowa, August 21, 2018.
  196. University of Iowa Space Research and Life as a Space Physicist, George Hospodarsky, Williamsburg First Lego League (8 students; 2 adults), Van Allen Hall, University of Iowa campus, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 14, 2018.
  197. University of Iowa Space Research and Life as a Space Physicist, George Hospodarsky, Lego League Team (9 students; 2 adults), Biology Building, University of Iowa campus, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 14, 2018.
  198. Outer Planet Exploration at the University of Iowa, William S. Kurth, Introduction to Astronomy class (20 students), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 28, 2018
  199. University of Iowa Space Research Summary and Laboratory Tour, George Hospodarsky, Prospective student and family, University of Iowa Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Iowa City, Iowa, January 16, 2019.
  200. Blast Off with Hawk-Eyes in Space, George Hospodarsky, Summer Reading Program Presentation (40 students, 10 adults), Ely Public Library, Ely, Iowa, June 16, 2019.
  201. From Student to U. of Iowa Space Physics Scientist, George Hospodarsky, Secondary Student Training Program (14 high school students, 1 adult), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 9, 2019.
  202. From the Dawn of the Space Age to the Edge of the Solar System, Don Gurnett, Marion Heritage Center & Museum (130 attendees), Marion, Iowa, July 14, 2019.
  203. Hawkeyes in Space, George Hospodarsky, Summer Reading Program Presentation (12 students, 18 adults), Coralville Public Library, Coralville, Iowa, July 16, 2019.