GESTAR II hosts a Successful Open House at Goddard

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:40:53 -0400
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On July 23, 2024, members of GESTAR II leadership, UMBC leadership, and NASA Goddard leadership came together for the GESTAR II Open House, which featured earth scientists and posters, along with remarks from leadership. This presented GESTAR II scientists the opportunity to discuss their research with attendees, including sponsors, civil servants, and interns, as well as those who visited the event, which was held at NASA Goddard in Bldg. 33, Room H114. Additionally, food and refreshments were provided. Thank you to all who organized and participated and to those who stopped by!

Photo Gallery:

Dr. Andy Sayer (616/UMBC), Dr. Charles Ichoku (Director, GESTAR II), Dr. Dalia Kirschbaum (Director, Earth Sciences Division at NASA Goddard), and Dr. Karl Steiner (V.P., Office of Research and Creative Achievement, UMBC).

Dr. Nikki Prive' (610.1/MSU), Dr. Daniel Laughlin (Associate Director, GESTAR II/Morgan State Univ.), Dr. Ivona Cetinic' (616/MSU), and Ms. Margo Young (Director, Earth Space Research Administration (ESRA), UMBC).

Dr. Dalia Kirschbaum delivering remarks.

Dr. Charles Ichoku, Dr. Sushel Unninayar (consultant), and Dr. Christa Peters-Lidard (Director, Sciences and Exploration Directorate, NASA Goddard).

Dr. Mei Han (612/MSU), Dr. Junhua Liu (614/MSU), and Dr. Zhining Tao (614/MSU)

Dr. Sarah Strode (614/MSU) and Dr. Caterina Mogno (614/UMBC)

Dr. Christopher Shuman (615/UMBC)

Dr. Janak Joshi (610/UMBC), Dr. Belay Demoz (Associate Director, GESTAR II/UMBC), and Dr. Virginie Buchard (610.1/UMBC)

Dr. Mei Han and Dr. Jasper Lewis (612/UMBC); in background, Dr. Sarah Strode with Dr. Karl Steiner, and Dr. Daniel Laughlin with Dr. Amir Souri (614/MSU).

Dr. Charles Ichoku and Dr. Amin Dezfuli (610.1/UMBC).

GESTAR II Visiting Fellows: Alexis Cole (Penn. State University) and Praveenaa Kulandhaivel (Arizona State University). In attendance but not shown, Madison Shogrin (Colorado State University).

(Photo credits: A. Houghton and M. Young)