FTPP - Alabama Physics

Alexis Carter is an undergraduate student at Alabama State University and the newest marketing intern with Future Technologies & enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP) ✨

Through her internship, Alexis is gaining hands-on experience in STEM communications while supporting outreach efforts that showcase the exciting research, students, and opportunities within the FTPP community 🚀

🔗 Visit the News section of our website to learn more about Alexis, her goals for the summer, and her internship experience with FTPP!

Chali Idosa is a PhD student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville whose latest research focuses on how global dust storms influence the electrical environment on Mars 🌌

His newly published study provides valuable insight into the ways dust activity may shape atmospheric electrical processes on the Red Planet, helping advance our understanding of planetary environments and future exploration efforts 🚀

🔗 You can find the full article in the link on our website under News to read more!

ISWC is bringing students from around the world together to learn about space weather, experience new places, and dive into immersive learning through engaging lectures and hands‑on projects as they explore new ideas together.🌎🚀

Intern Spotlight: Katherine Shipman is excited to visit a new country, learn from different perspectives, and represent UAH while taking part in a global learning experience.🛸

✨Read the full story — link in bio!✨

🛰️ UAH Space Science graduate students Zeping Jin, Yiming Jiao, and Prashant Baruwal each led first-author studies on solar wind physics: Jin analyzed proton heating across interplanetary shocks, Jiao investigated turbulence changes using Parker Solar Probe data, and Baruwal studied the evolution of solar wind fluctuations using coordinated Solar Orbiter and Wind observations.

➡️ Read more: https://alabamaphysics.com/graduate-student-first-author-publications-space-science-at-uah/

NSF EPSCoR FTPP was proud to be represented at the Heliophysics Coalition Congressional Fly-in in Washington, D.C. by Laura Provenzani, FTPP Education, Outreach, Engagement, and Proposal Coordinator, alongside UAH Space Science graduate students Syed Raza and Madelyn Noll.

The group joined scientists, educators, and students from across the country in meetings with Congressional offices to advocate for continued investment in heliophysics, space weather research, STEM education, and the future scientific workforce.

Heliophysics research helps protect and advance critical technologies that impact daily life, including satellite communications, GPS, aviation, power grids, and space exploration. 🌞🛰️ We are so proud to represent The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR on the national stage while supporting the future of space science and STEM leadership.

Day two of the 2026 FTPP Annual Meeting was incredible! Yesterday was filled with student and postdoc research presentations, career talks from guest speakers, panel discussions, and student awards. It was another great day of learning and connecting with our FTPP team! 🚀

Day one of the 2026 FTPP Annual Meeting is in the books! It was a great day of connecting, sharing research, and strengthening collaboration across our FTPP network. Excited for another great day ahead! 🚀

We’re proud to recognize three outstanding FTPP staff members: Laura Provenzani, Dr. Lingling Zhao, and Dr. Vinoy Thomas, for their recent awards and honors! 🎉

Their achievements reflect the dedication, innovation, and excellence of the FTPP team, and we are extremely proud of their hard work!

🔗 Visit https://alabamaphysics.com/ftpp-staff-recognition-recent-awards-honors/ to read the full article!

We’re proud to recognize three outstanding FTPP staff members: Laura Provenzani, Dr. Lingling Zhao, and Dr. Vinoy Thomas, for their recent awards and honors! 🎉

Their achievements reflect the dedication, innovation, and excellence of the FTPP team, and we are extremely proud of their hard work.

Visit the News section on alabamaphysics.com/ftpp-staff-recognition-recent-awards-honors/ to learn more!

FTPP / Alabama Space Grant / CSPAR hosted a high school visit on April 22nd!

During a recent visit to the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR), around 24 students in the “I LEAD, YOU LEAD” program experienced one of our favorite IMAP activities.

As part of this visit, primarily sophomore and junior students, engaged in the IMAP “Achieving Orbit” activity. The lesson introduced key rocket principles, including thrust, propulsion, and staging.

Throughout the session, our graduate students offered the students a glimpse into the world of space science.