Van Allen Probes Investigation - Outreach Activities

(previously called Radiation Belt Storm Probes)

Exhibits:
  1. 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 included historical space artifacts and photos, and posters featuring select past, present, and future U. of Iowa space research missions. Oct. 11-18, 2013.
  2. 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 6, 2010 - Sept. 2015. The Van Allen Probes mission was one of eight projects featured in the display.
  3. 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. The Van Allen Probes mission was one of six current projects featured in the display.
  4. 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. The Van Allen Probes Mission was one of six current projects featured in the display.
  5. Van Allen Probes Mission, one of three featured space physics missions in the University of Iowa Mobile Museum that travels to locations across Iowa to showcase University of Iowa research. April 2014-March 2016.
  6. Van Allen Probes Mission (formerly known as Radiation Belt Storm Probes) summary and spacecraft model, on display in Van Allen Hall lobby, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, January 2011 - present. Van Allen Probes is one of six current projects featured in the display.
  7. 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. Van Allen Probes is one of the featured missions with a display of a spacecraft model and project information.
Education and Public Outreach
2006
  1. 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, Multi-Missions Studies)
  2. 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, Radiation Belt Storm Probes, Multi-Missions Studies)

    2007

  3. 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))
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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

  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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, )
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Out Planetary Exploration: Current Status and Next Steps, William Kurth, North Central Regional Astronomical League Convention (85 attendees), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 2, 2009. (Cassini, Voyager, Juno)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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

  23. 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.
  24. 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, February 19 - June 4, 2010. Voyager, Cassini, and Mars Express were the current projects featured in the display.
  25. 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)
  26. 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) )
  27. 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)
  28. 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

  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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

  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. Space Weather, Earth's Radiation Belts, and the Radiation Belt Storm Probes Mission, Craig Kletzing, One of several speakers at the annual Dept. of Physics and Astronomy Demonstration Show (325 attendees), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, March 1, 2012.
  39. 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.
  40. Extreme Exploration: Journey to Earth's Van Allen Radiation Belts, George Hospodarsky, Public talk, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida, August 18, 2012.
  41. Radiation Belt Storm Probes, Craig Kletzing, Public talk, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida, August 22, 2012.
  42. Space Physics At Iowa, Don Kirchner, Iowa City Morning Optimists Club (40 people), Iowa City, Iowa, September 11, 2012.
  43. 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.
  44. University of Iowa Space Physics Research Facility Tour, George Hospodarsky, Prospective University student, Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 18, 2012.
  45. NASA RBSP Records Sounds of Space, Craig Kletzing, National Public Radio interview, September 18, 2012.
  46. Radiation Belt Storm Probes Mission Craig Kletzing, University of Iowa Alumni Association Lifelong Learning lecture, The Figge Museum, Davenport, Iowa, Sept. 19, 2012.
  47. 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

  48. Respond to "Ask A Scientist" questions, William S. Kurth, Maple Avenue Middle School, 6th grade class project, Littleton, Pennsylvania, January 28, 2013.
  49. 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.
  50. Van Allen Probes, Juno, and Voyager Missions, William S. Kurth and Kathy Kurth, Family Science Night, Van Allen Elementary School, North Liberty, Iowa, April 9, 2013.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. The Solar System and Beyond, Don Kirchner, Johnston Middle School 9th Grade Astronomy class (32 students, 2 teachers), Johnston, Iowa, Sept. 18, 2013.
  54. The Solar System and Beyond, Don Kirchner, Cedar Amateur Astronomers (20 attendees), Dows Observatory, Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Oct. 3, 2013.

    2014

  55. 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.
  56. The Solar System and Beyond, Don Kirchner, Kids Inc. pre-K classes (18 students, 4 adults), Coralville, Iowa, March 14, 2014.
  57. Sounds of Space, William S. Kurth, A panel presentation by W. Kurth, Charles Lindsay, and Eric McDougall, at Moogfest (450 attendees), Asheville, North Carolina, April 26, 2014.
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. University of Iowa Space Physics, George Hospodarsky, Discussion and building tour for a foreign exchange high school student from Spain, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 2, 2014.

    2015

  62. Life as a Space Scientist, William S. Kurth, Responded to questions about being a space scientist, current projects, required tasks, and education. E-mail correspondence with a student from Maple Avenue Middle School, Littlestown, Pennsylvania, March 3, 2015.
  63. Sounds of Space, William S. Kurth, via Skype, Peoria Astronomical Society (30 attendees), Peoria, Illinois, March 4, 2015.
  64. 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.
  65. 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.)
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. Recent University of Iowa Space Research, Don Kirchner, Iowa City Optimists Club (30 members), Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 8, 2015.

    2016

  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. A Brief History of Space Physics at the University of Iowa and Some Recent Events, William S. Kurth, ICON Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention (abt. 25 adults), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Oct. 30, 2016.

    2017

  73. A Day As a Space Scientist: Job Shadow, William S. Kurth, three Pleasant Valley High School students; job shadowed, observed University of Iowa classes, attended a departmental colloquium, and toured the U. of Iowa Dept. of Physics and Astronomy. Iowa City, Iowa, Feb. 20, 2017.
  74. 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.
  75. University of Iowa Space Research and the Role Rockets Play in Space Missions (followed by model rocket launches), G. B. Hospodarsky, P. Finn, 5th graders at Echo Hill Elementary School (total of 100 students and 5 teachers), 400 Echo Hill Road, Marion, Iowa, May 16, 2017.
  76. Life as a Space Physicist at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Career Day (4 presentations), 4th and 5th Grade Classes, Alburnett Elementary School, 131 Roosevelt Stint, Alburnett, Iowa, May 19, 2017.
  77. 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.
  78. 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

  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. Space Research History and Collaboration Between University of Iowa and Czech Republic Scientists, George Hospodarsky, Czech & Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 20, 2018.
  83. University of Iowa Space Research and Life as a Space Physicist, George Hospodarsky, University of Iowa Secondary Student Training Summer Program (30 students, 2 adults), July 3, 2018.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.

    2019-2020

  86. 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.
  87. Job Shadow: Space Research, William S. Kurth, Junior student from Pleasant Valley High School, Bettendorf, Iowa, May 1, 2019.
  88. Blast Off with Hawk-Eyes in Space, George Hospodarsky, Summer Reading Program Presentation (40 students, 10 adults), Ely Library, Ely, Iowa, June 16, 2019.
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. Hawkeyes in Space, George Hospodarsky, Summer Reading Program Presentation (12 students, 18 adults), Coralville Public Library, Coralville, Iowa, July 16, 2019.

    2021-2022

  92. 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.
  93. 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.
  94. Working at the University of Iowa in Space Physics: Career Paths, Past/Present/Future Projects, and Sounds of Space, presentation by George Hospodarsky followed by questions and answers, Six sessions, 7th graders (170 students; 8 teachers), STEAM Institute, Kirkwood Regional Center/University of Iowa, 2301 Oakdale Boulevard, Coralville, Iowa, Nov. 21, 2022.
  95. Tour of University of Iowa Spaceflight Laboratories and Overview of Iowa Space Research, George Hospodarsky, Students from the Tamarack Discovery Elementary School (14 South Linn St., Iowa City, Iowa; 20 students, 2 teachers), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, April 1, 2022.
  96. Space Research at the University of Iowa and How to Become a Scientist, George Hospodarsky, Norway Intermediate 5th Grade, (102 students, 5 teachers), Benton Community Schools, 100 School Drive, Norway, IA 52318, May 13, 2022.
  97. Tour of the University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy Department, George Hospodarsky, David Miles, plus Research Staff, UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Office staff, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, August 4, 2022.
  98. Working at the University of Iowa in Space Physics: Career Paths, Past/Present/Future Projects, and Sounds of Space, presentation by George Hospodarsky followed by questions and answers, Six sessions, 7th graders (170 students; 8 teachers), STEAM Institute, Kirkwood Regional Center/University of Iowa, 2301 Oakdale Boulevard, Coralville, Iowa, Nov. 21, 2022.
  99. Working at the University of Iowa in Space Physics: Career Paths, Past/Present/Future Projects, and Sounds of Space, presentation by George Hospodarsky followed by questions and answers, Six sessions, 7th graders (120 students; 8 teachers), STEAM Institute, Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center, 1170 Boyson Road, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dec. 19, 2022.

    2023

  100. Working at the University of Iowa in Space Physics: Career Paths, Past/Present/Future Projects, and Sounds of Space, presentation by George Hospodarsky followed by questions and answers, Five sessions, 7th graders (80 students; 12 teachers), STEAM Institute, Kirkwood Washington County Regional Center, 2192 Lexington Blvd., Washington, Iowa, Jan. 10, 2023.
  101. Space Physics at the University of Iowa, presentation by George Hospodarsky, Monticello High School Physics class (15 students, 1 teacher), 850 East Oak Street, Monticello, Iowa, April 26, 2023.
  102. Space Exploration Projects at the University of Iowa, presentation by George Hospodarsky, Monticello Elementary School 3rd grade class (~70 students, 4 teachers), 615 North Gill Street, Monticello, Iowa, April 26, 2023.
  103. Tour of the University of Iowa Space Physics Labs and Summary of Iowa's Past, Present, and Future Space Research Projects, George Hospodarsky, family visit (2 children, 2 adults), University of Iowa, Van Allen Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, October 11, 2023.
  104. Space Physics Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Presentations to six groups of 7th graders, STEAM Institute (1st day), Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa, 2301 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville, Iowa, November 20, 2023.
  105. Space Physics Research at the University of Iowa, George Hospodarsky, Presentations to six groups of 7th graders, STEAM Institute (2nd day), Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa, 2301 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville, Iowa, November 21, 2023.


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