Mars Express MARSIS Investigation
Outreach Activities

Exhibits
Education and Public Outreach: 1999-2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
2016 2017 2018 2019-2021


Exhibits:
  1. University of Iowa Space Physics Research, George Hospodarsky, William Kurth, Doug Menietti, Mike Mitchell, Mike Fountain, Jean Hospodarsky, and Kathy Kurth, Fly Iowa 2001, Iowa City Regional Airport, Iowa City, Iowa, August 25-26, 2001. (Included Mars Express MARSIS electronics housing, photos, and project information). Photos
  2. 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. (Featured the Cassini and Mars Express missions). Photos
  3. Exploring Saturn and Mars, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa, August 12-22, 2004. Main gate attendance totaled more than one million people. The Iowa State Fair was (a) recognized twice as Iowa's Tourism Event of the Year; (b) named in 2004 USA Weekend Magazine's number two place that Americans go to have fun; and (c) in June 2004 Esquire magazine as the "best state fair" in its list of "15 superlative things to experience before Labor Day." Although Cassini, Mars Express, and Mars Rovers were featured in one segment of the exhibit, another portion of the exhibit included brief information on all U. of Iowa space research projects and also student research opportunities.
  4. University of Iowa Space Research: Past, Present, Future, a three-panel display that accompanied a NASA exhibit "Visions of the Universe" at the Drake Public Library, Grinnell, Iowa, January 15 - March 26, 2010. Voyager, Cassini, and Mars Express were the current projects featured in the display.
  5. Iowa Space Pioneers, U. of Iowa companion display, including project highlights in brochures, to the NASA Art exhibit, The Figge Museum, Davenport, Iowa, July 14-Oct. 7, 2012.
  6. Iowa Space Pioneers and the James Van Allen Legacy, coordinated by Kathy Kurth, Dale Stille, and Mike Thornburg, U. of Iowa display at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. A display summarizing the space research legacy of James Van Allen and the space pioneers that followed in his footsteps. Display including historical space artifacts and photos, and posters featuring select past, present, and future U. of Iowa space research missions. Oct. 11-18, 2013.
  7. University of Iowa Space Research: Past, Present, Future, a three-panel display in Van Allen Hall lecture room lobby, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, January 2010 - Sept. 2015. Mars Express was one of six projects featured in the display.
  8. University of Iowa Space Research: Past, Present, Future, a display in Van Allen Hall lecture room lobby, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 16-17, 2015. Mars Express was one of six projects featured in the display.
  9. University of Iowa Space Research: Past, Present, Future, a display in Van Allen Hall lecture room lobby, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, during the U. of Iowa Dept. of Physics and Astronomy Annual Public Demo Night, March 11, 2016. Mars Express was one of six projects featured in the display.
  10. Hawkeyes in Space: UI Physics: Past and Present, Public exhibit in the Old Capitol Museum, University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums, Iowa City, Iowa. Sept. 8, 2016 - May 14, 2017. An exhibit tracing the history of space research at the University of Iowa. Mars Express was one of the featured missions. data.
  11. Summary poster of Mars Express mission highlights, photos, and 3-D images, Foyer display cases, Van Allen Hall, University of Iowa Department of Physics and Astronomy, Iowa City, Iowa, August 2009-present.

Education and Public Outreach:
    1999-2000

  1. University of Iowa Space Research, James R. Phillips, Franklin Elementary School, 200 students, December 21, 1999.
  2. The Search for Water at Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Southeast Iowa Astronomy Club, Burlington, Iowa, January 15, 2000.
  3. Radios and Radio Antennas on Spacecraft, Donald Kirchner, Northwest Jr. High, 7th grade science classes, February 11, 2000.
  4. Radios and Radio Antennas on Spacecraft, Donald Kirchner, Northwest Jr. High, 8th grade science classes, February 14, 2000.
  5. University of Iowa Space Physics Research Projects, George Hospodarsky, Prospective Undergraduate Students, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, March 12, 2000.
  6. The Exploration of Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 33 Meeting, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 7, 2000.
  7. The Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering Efforts Required to Complete Experimental Space Physics Projects, George B. Hospodarsky, Prospective Undergraduate Students, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, May 12, 2000.

    2001

  8. The Exploration of Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Rotary Annual Banquet Lecture, Wellman, Iowa, Mar. 14, 2001. (Mars Express)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. The Exploration of Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Civil Air Patrol, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 24, 2001. (Mars Express)
  12. The Search for Water at Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Korean Science Teachers' Workshop, University of Iowa, Science Education Department, August 14, 2001.
  13. Summary of University of Iowa's Participation in Space Research, George Hospodarsky, Korean Science Teachers' Workshop, University of Iowa, Science Education Department, August 17, 2001. (I)(Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cassini, Cluster, Mars Express)
  14. The Search for Water at Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Special Science Lecture, Korean Science Teachers Workshop, Iowa City, Iowa, Aug. 14, 2001. (Mars Express)
  15. The Search for Water at Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Sigma Xi John Deere Chapter, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, August 25, 2001.
  16. The Search for Water at Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Iowa Engineering Society, University of Iowa, Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, Iowa, October 31, 2001.

    2002

  17. A Tour of the Solar System, Donald A. Gurnett, Senior College Lecture Series, U. of Iowa Alumni Association, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 25-Feb. 22, 2002. (Rockoons, Injun spacecraft, Hawkeye, Pioneers 10 and 11, Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express)
  18. Space Research at the University of Iowa, Donald A. Gurnett, Iowa Senate Education Committee, Des Moines, Iowa, January 28, 2002. (Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Wind, Polar, Cluster, Mars Express)
  19. U. of Iowa's Participation in Space Research, George Hospodarsky, Tour for Prospective Graduate Students, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, February 1, 2002. (Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cassini, Cluster, Mars Express)
  20. Space Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Burlington Kiwanis Club, Burlington, Iowa, February 21, 2002. (Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cassini, Cluster, Mars Express)
  21. The Robotic Exploration of Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Muscatine Chaper of the Iowa Engineering Society, Muscatine, Iowa, February 26, 2002.
  22. The Search for Water at Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Society of Physics Students, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 29, 2002.
  23. 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)
  24. The Search for Water at Mars, Donald Gurnett, Cedar Rapids Chapter of the Associated Pilots of Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 24, 2002.
  25. The Search for Water at Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Northern Iowa Chapter of Sigma Xi, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Nov. 12, 2002. (Mars Express)
  26. Recent University of Iowa Experimental Space Physics Projects, William Robison, Iowa City Amateur Radio Club, Iowa City, Iowa, November 13, 2002. (Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express)

    2003

  27. Life as a Space Scientist, George Hospodarsky, Van Buren Elementary Career Day for Grades K-6 (120 students), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 30, 2003. (Sounds of space, Cassini, Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Polar, Mars Express)
  28. University of Iowa Space Research: Past, Present, and Future, George Hospodarsky, Whittier Elementary School Space Day, Grades K-6 (125 students/parents), Clinton, Iowa, May 2, 2003. (Sounds of space, Cassini, Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Polar,Mars Express)
  29. A Typical Day in the Life as of a Space Scientist, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Junior High School (120 students), Coralville, Iowa, May 28, 2003. (Discussed education requirements, job responsibilities; discussed current University of Iowa projects: Cassini, Voyager, Galileo, Cluster, Polar, Mars Express)
  30. The Mars Express Subsurface Sounder, Donald Kirchner, Rockwell Collins Amateur Radio Club (30 people), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 15, 2003.
  31. The Search for Water at Mars, Donald Gurnett, Old Capitol Kiwanis, Iowa City, Iowa, September 25, 2003.
  32. 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)
  33. Exploration of Mars, Donald Gurnett, Veterans Affairs Specialty Care Conference Invited Lecture, Coralville, Iowa, October 24, 2003.
  34. 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)
  35. 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)
  36. Mars Research , George Hospodarsky, Indian Creek Elementary Mars Robotic Lego Team (20 students), Marion, Iowa, Dec. 5, 2003. (Mars)

    2004

  37. The Exploration of Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Oaknoll Retirement Center, Iowa City, Iowa, Feb. 19, 2004. (Mars Express)
  38. Overview of the Solar System, Telescopes, and Current U. of Iowa Space Science Projects, George Hospodarsky, Iowa City Girl Scout Troop (20 people), Van Allen Hall, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, March 24, 2004. (Cassini, Cluster, Polar, Cluster, Mars Express)
  39. It's Fun to be a Space Scientist, George Hospodarsky, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Childcare Center (20 people), Iowa City, Iowa, April 8, 2004. (Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars Express)
  40. The Exploration of Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Johnson County Senior Center, Iowa City, Iowa, Apr. 12, 2004. (Mars Express)
  41. Jobs in Space Science, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Jr. High School, Coralville, Iowa, April 14, 2004. (Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Mars Express)
  42. Where is the Water at Mars?, Donald A. Gurnett, Southeastern Iowa Astronomy Club, Burlington, Iowa, May 1, 2004. (Mars Express)
  43. University of Iowa Radio Receivers and Transmitters in Space, Donald Kirchner, Iowa City Amateur Radio Club (25 people), Iowa City, Iowa, May 12, 2004. (Voyager, Cassini, Mars Express)
  44. The Search for Water at Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Keynote Speaker, International Conference on Prostate Cancer Research, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, June 24, 2004. (Mars Express)
  45. A Tour of the Solar System, Donald A. Gurnett, Special Science Lecture, Korean Science Teachers Workshop, Iowa City, Iowa, July 20, 2004. (Mars Express)
  46. 2004 Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa, August 12-22, 2004. (See summary in exhibit section (above).)

    2005

  47. 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)
  48. 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)
  49. 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)
  50. Mars Exploration, Donald A. Gurnett, Workshop for Korean Earth Science Teachers (25 people), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 19, 2005. (Mars Express)
  51. 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

  52. The Search for Life in the Solar System, Donald A. Gurnett, Discussion Forum at the First Presbyterian Church (50 people), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, January 22, 2006. (Voyager, Cassini, Mars Express)
  53. 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)
  54. 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)
  55. 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)
  56. 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)
  57. Exploring the Ice Caps of Mars with the Mars Express Radar, Donald A. Gurnett, Associated Pilots of Eastern Iowa (45 people), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 23, 2006. (Mars Express )
  58. 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, October 14, 2006. (Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, Radiation Belt Storm Probes, Muli-Missions Studies)
  59. James Van Allen and Space Research at the University of Iowa, George B. Hospodarsky, Coralville City Employee Seminar (45 people), Coralville, Iowa, November 17, 2006. (Van Allen, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Cluster, Polar, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP, MSS)

    2007

  60. Life in the Solar System and Beyond, Donald A. Gurnett, Triangle Club Luncheon Lecture Series (60 people), Iowa City, Iowa, January 21, 2007. (Mars Express, Voyager, Cassini)
  61. 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))
  62. The Search for Life in the Solar System, Donald A. Gurnett, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Research Week After Dinner Talk, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, April 4, 2007. (Mars Express, Voyager, Cassini)
  63. 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)
  64. 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)
  65. 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

  66. 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)
  67. 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)
  68. Space Exploration, Don Kirchner, George Hospodarsky, Bill Kurth, Boy Scout Merit Badge University (25 students, 6 adults), Iowa City, Iowa, March 8, 2008. (Voyager, Cassini, Juno, RBSP, Mars Express)
  69. 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)
  70. 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)
  71. 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)
  72. 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)
  73. 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

  74. 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)
  75. 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)
  76. 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)
  77. 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)
  78. 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)
  79. 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)
  80. Ice Around the Solar System, Don Kirchner, Belin Blank Center (9 elementary students, 2 adults), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 8, 2009. (Mars Express, PIDPP)
  81. 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)
  82. 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)
  83. 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)
  84. 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)
  85. Space, Our Solar System, and University of Iowa's Role in Space Exploration, George Hospodarsky, West Liberty Middle School 8th Grade Class (20 students, 1 teacher), 203 E. 7th Street, West Liberty, Iowa, December 3, 2009. (Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP)

    2010

  86. Space Exploration and University of Iowa Space Research Projects, George Hospodarsky, Clear Creek Amana Elementary Grades 4 and 5 (41 students, 4 teachers), Amana, Iowa, February 12, 2010. (Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Polar, Cluster, Cassini, Mars Express, Juno, RBSP)
  87. University of Iowa Spaceflight Instruments, Don Kirchner, Science Party, Kate Wickham Elementary School (12 students, 7 adults), Coralville, Iowa, February 27, 2010. (Mars Express, Juno, Cluster, Cassini, PDP, Voyager, PIDDP) )
  88. Fifty Years of University of Iowa Space Research, Donald A. Gurnett, Drake Public Library, Grinnell, Iowa, March 4, 2010.
  89. University of Iowa Efforts to Study Ice in the Solar System, Shane Merritt, Lone Tree Elementary School, 5th grade (38 students, 3 adults), Lone Tree, Iowa, March 10, 2010. (Mars Express, PIDDP)
  90. 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)
  91. 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)

    2011

  92. 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.
  93. 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.
  94. Ice in the Solar System, Don Kirchner, University Club (106 adults), Iowa City, Iowa, March 8, 2011.
  95. The Future of the U.S. Space Program and the University of Iowa Role In It, Donald A. Gurnett, Lunch & Learn Lectures, Facilities Management Planning and Design Group (15 attendees), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, March 23, 2011.
  96. 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.
  97. Space Scientist Job Shadow Experience, George Hospodarsky and Jared Leisner, WISE (Women In Science & Engineering) Job Shadow (1 undergraduate student), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, April 15, 2011.
  98. Life as a Space Physicist, George Hospodarsky, Northwest Jr. High 8th Graders (9 students, 1 teacher), Northwest Junior High, Coralville, Iowa, May 6, 2011.
  99. From the Outer Planets to Antarctica, Don Kirchner, Iowa City Optimist Club (35 adults), Iowa City, Iowa, July 19, 2011.
  100. 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.
  101. 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

  102. 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.
  103. 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.
  104. 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.
  105. The Robotic Exploration of Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Academy of Applied Science, Belin-Blank Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, March 1, 2012.
  106. 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.
  107. 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.
  108. The Robotic Exploration of Mars, Donald A. Gurnett, Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP) Program (50 attendees), Belin Blank Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 2, 2012.
  109. The Search For Life On Other Worlds, Donald A. Gurnett, "Spacetacular," (150 attendees), a public event on space exploration featuring two guest speakers, Englert Theater, Iowa City, Iowa, July 7, 2012.
  110. Highlights of Over Fifty Years of Space Research at the University of Iowa, Donald A. Gurnett, Thursday Public Lecture Series, during the Smithsonian NASA|Art: 54 Years of Exploration and a companion U. of Iowa Space Artifacts Exhibit, Figge Museum, Davenport, Iowa, August 16, 2012.
  111. Space Physics At Iowa, Don Kirchner, Iowa City Morning Optimists Club (40 people), Iowa City, Iowa, September 11, 2012.
  112. 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.
  113. University of Iowa Space Physics Research Facility Tour, George Hospodarsky, Prospective University student, Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 18, 2012.
  114. 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.

    2013

  115. Life as a University of Iowa Space Physicist, George Hospodarsky, Alburnett Elementary Community School, presentations to three groups of 3rd through 6th grade students (61 students), Alburnett, Iowa, March 1, 2013.
  116. 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.
  117. 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.
  118. The Solar System and Beyond, Don Kirchner, Johnston Middle School 9th Grade Astronomy class (32 students, 2 teachers), Johnston, Iowa, Sept. 18, 2013.
  119. The Solar System and Beyond, Don Kirchner, Cedar Amateur Astronomers (20 attendees), Dows Observatory, Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Oct. 3, 2013.
  120. The Iowa Space Pioneers: The Legacy of James A. Van Allen, Donald A. Gurnett, Public lecture (85 attendees), Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Oct. 11, 2013.

    2014

  121. How Robotic Applications Are Used To Explore Space; and Technical Support for Student Teams Building Robots, Don Kirchner and Sharon Kutcher, FIRST Tech Robotics Challenge (30 students), Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Coralville, Iowa, Feb. 21, 2014.
  122. Life as a Space Scientist, George Hospodarsky. E-mail correspondence with students from Maple Avenue Middle School, Littlestown, Pennsylvania. Responded to questions about being a space scientist, space exploration projects, required tasks, and education, and sent a packet of printed outreach materials, Mar. 14, 2014.
  123. The Solar System and Beyond, Don Kirchner, Kids Inc. pre-K classes (18 students, 4 adults), Coralville, Iowa, March 14, 2014.
  124. 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.
  125. University of Iowa Robotic Space Exploration Missions, Donald A. Gurnett, George Hospodarsky, Don Kirchner, Kathy Kurth, Waterloo Community High Schools STEM Student Group (4 students, 2 adults), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, June 3, 2014.
  126. Tour of and Discussion About U. of Iowa Space Research, George Hospodarsky, Spain Foreign Exchange Student, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 2, 2014.
  127. Summary of Recent Mars Express Studies, Donald A. Gurnett, Plasma Physics Class (18 students), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, October 23, 2014.

    2015

  128. 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.
  129. The Search for Life in the Solar System and Beyond, Donald A. Gurnett, Belin-Blank Summer Student Training Program (SSTP) for High School Teachers, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, June 30, 2015.
  130. The Search for Life in the Solar System and Beyond, Donald A. Gurnett, Belin-Blank Summer Student Training Program (SSTP) for Gifted High School Students, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 7, 2015.
  131. University of Iowa Space Explorers, George Hospodarsky, University of Iowa Mobile Museum, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 21, 2015. (Cassini is not a featured project in the museum, but is included as a U. of Iowa robotic explorer orbiting Saturn.)
  132. A Journey Through the Solar System with Don Gurnett, William S. Kurth, Public lecture during the Gurnett Symposium, University of Iowa Van Allen Hall, Oct. 17, 2015.
  133. 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.
  134. 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.
  135. Recent University of Iowa Space Research, Don Kirchner, Iowa City Optimists Club (30 members), Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 8, 2015.

    2016

  136. Chasing Ghosts: A Variable Martian Ionosphere, A. J. Kopf, Colloquium, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa, Feb. 8, 2016.
  137. 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.
  138. NASA: Because Space Is Cool, A. J. Kopf, Edward White Elementary 1st Grade Class (75 students, 4 teachers), 121 S. 5th Street, Eldridge, Iowa, March 10, 2016.
  139. 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.

    2017:

  140. 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.
  141. What Makes Conditions Suitable for Life in the Solar System?, Donald A. Gurnett, Insight Series, First Presbyterian Church, 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Oct. 22, 2017.
  142. 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.
  143. 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:

  144. 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.
  145. 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.
  146. 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.
  147. Space Research History and Collaboration Between University of Iowa and Czech Republic Scientists, George Hospodarsky, Czech & Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 20, 2018.
  148. 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.
  149. Sixty Years of Space Research at the University of Iowa (35 attendees), Donald A. Gurnett, Optimists Club, Iowa City, Iowa, August 21, 2018.
  150. 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.
  151. 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.

    2019-2021:

  152. 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.
  153. Blast Off with Hawk-Eyes in Space, George Hospodarsky, Summer Reading Program Presentation (40 students, 10 adults), Ely Library, Ely, Iowa, June 16, 2019.
  154. 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.
  155. 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.
  156. Hawkeyes in Space, George Hospodarsky, Summer Reading Program Presentation (12 students, 18 adults), Coralville Public Library, Coralville, Iowa, July 16, 2019.
  157. University of Iowa's Role in Space Research, George Hospodarsky, Benton Community Schools Norway Intermediate 5th grade classes (108 students, 5 teachers), 100 School Drive, Norway, Iowa, May 20, 2021.
  158. University of Iowa Space Physics Laboratory Tour and Iowa's History of Space Research, George Hospodarsky, Tour of spaceflight fabrication laboratories, discussion about Iowa's involvement in past and present space exploration missions, and opportunities for student work on space physics projects. Met with prospective student and parents, University of Iowa Department of Physics and Astronomy, Van Allen Hall, Sept. 10, 2021.
  159. Past, Present, and Future: University of Iowa's Role in Space Research, George Hospodarsky, STEAM Institute for 7th graders (130 students, 7 teachers), Kirkwood Regional Center at The University of Iowa, 2301 Oakdale Boulevard, Coralville, Iowa, Nov 24, 2021.