New and exciting activities in the
McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences
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Recent News From McDonnell Center Fellows
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McKinnon installed as Clark Way Harrison Distinguished Professor
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William B. McKinnon, Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, was installed as the Clark Way Harrison Distinguished Professor in a ceremony on September 30, 2025. He is currently serving as interim director of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, where he is a longtime fellow.
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WashU team wins nearly $4 million NSF grant to provide
cameras for world’s largest high-energy gamma-ray observatory
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| Manel Errando will lead a team of WashU researchers and engineers on a project with international — and cosmic — reach.
The team has been awarded a $3.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to build and install gamma-ray cameras for the Small-Sized Telescopes of the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory, in Paranal, Chile.
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Solomatov elected as an AGU fellow
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Professor Slava Solomatov has been elected as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union.
The Fellows program recognizes AGU members who have made exceptional contributions to Earth and space science through a discovery, breakthrough, or innovation in their field. Fellows act as external experts, capable of advising government agencies and other organizations outside the sciences upon request.
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Recent Publications by McDonnell Center Fellows
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McDonnell Center Fellows in the News
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New Clues to an Old Mystery: GRB Emission Mechanisms and Hidden Populations
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Astrophysics & Space Sciences Seminar
Maria Edvige Ravasio
Radboud University
TODAY, Friday, October 3
9:00am, Compton 241
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| International Observe the Moon Night
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View the Moon from the
Crow Observatory
See a lunar meteorite
Enjoy some snacks
Saturday, October 4
8:00-11:00pm, Crow Observatory
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WashU Danforth Shared Research Facilities Expo
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An opportunity to explore cutting-edge resources, connect with experts, and discover how shared research facilities can advance innovation and collaboration across disciplines.
Tuesday, October 7
12:30-5:00pm, Whitaker Hall Atrium
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Physics Department Showcase
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Arts & Sciences WOWS Fall Series
Wednesday, October 8
10:00am, Zoom
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| Small Galaxies, Big Science: Fundamental Physics from the Faintest Galaxies
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Astrophysics & Space Sciences Seminar
Alex Drlica-Wagner
University of Chicago and Fermilab
Wednesday, October 8
2:30pm, Crow 204
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Save the Dete
2025 Robert M. Walker Distinguished Lecture
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Lindy Elkins-Tanton is a planetary scientist and the Principal Investigator of the NASA Psyche mission. She is Director of the Space Sciences Laboratory at University of California, Berkeley. Her research concerns the formation and evolution of rocky planets; volcanic activity and extinctions on Earth; as well as on effective teams and future-facing educational practices. Asteroid (8252) Elkins-Tanton is named for her, as is the mineral elkinstantonite. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
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WashU Research Matters - Share Your Story!
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| Researchers, we want to hear from you! WashU has launched a new social media series, showcasing the impact of federal research funding on WashU, our region, and our country.
Personal stories about the impact of research helps our policymakers understand why strong federal support is essential for the WashU community and an investment in our nation’s future. Contact Alison Verbeck or share your story with WashU Advocates.
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