IPAC News

Fizzing Sodium Could Explain Asteroid Phaethon’s Cometlike Activity

IPAC News • August 16th, 2021

Models and lab tests suggest the asteroid could be venting sodium vapor as it orbits close to the Sun, explaining its increase in brightness. Caltech/IPAC scientist Joe Masiero leads study.

IPAC Names New Heads of Science Staff

IPAC News • May 25th, 2021

Dr. Vandana Desai, IRSA Science Lead and IPAC Scientist since 2007, has been appointed the new Head of Science Staff (HoSS) at IPAC. Dr. Phil Appleton, IPAC Scientist since 2001, will serve as Deputy HoSS.

Remembering John Stauffer

IPAC News • February 3rd, 2021

Long-time Caltech / IPAC astronomer John R. Stauffer passed away on January 29, 2021 after a battle with cancer.

Message from the Director

IPAC News • May 15th, 2020

Dear Colleagues and Friends, Like the rest of the science ecosystem, we at IPAC have been adapting to the challenges of the time, protecting the health and safety of our staff while pursuing our mission of advancing the exploration of the universe.

Dr. Dawn Gelino named a Fellow of the American Astronomical Society

IPAC News • February 26th, 2020

This recognition is given to AAS members for their achievement and extraordinary service to the field of astronomy and the AAS, which includes "original research and publication, innovative contributions to astronomical techniques or instrumentation, significant contributions to education and...

IPAC's Roc Cutri Awarded The Van Biesbroeck Prize

IPAC News • January 21st, 2020

The Van Biesbroeck Prize is normally awarded every two years and honors a living individual for long-term extraordinary or unselfish service to astronomy, often beyond the requirements of his or her paid position.

IPAC/NExScI Deputy Director, Dr. Dawn Gelino, Gives TEDxCERN Talk

IPAC News • December 19th, 2018

Dr. Dawn Gelino, IPAC/NExScI Deputy Director, gives a talk at TEDxCERN on "Looking for Life on Exoplanets".

Caltech/IPAC astronomer wins 2018 Robert J. Trumpler Award

IPAC News • August 14th, 2018

BJ Fulton, a scientist at NASA's Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI) at Caltech/IPAC is being honored with the 2018 Robert J. Trumpler Award.

42nd COSPAR Scientific Assembly

IPAC News • June 27th, 2018

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), home of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), announces the 42nd COSPAR Scientific Assembly which we are honored to host on behalf of COSPAR and the US National Academy of Sciences in beautiful Pasadena, California, on 14-22 July, 2018.

18th Annual Greater IPAC Science Symposium

IPAC News • June 4th, 2018

The eighteenth annual Greater IPAC Science Symposium will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 20 and 21, 2018. The Science Symposium is a forum for presenting, discussing and learning more about the diverse research that is being carried out across the Greater IPAC.

Fizzing Sodium Could Explain Asteroid Phaethon’s Cometlike Activity

• August 16th, 2021

Models and lab tests suggest the asteroid could be venting sodium vapor as it orbits close to the Sun, explaining its increase in brightness. Caltech/IPAC scientist Joe Masiero...

IPAC Names New Heads of Science Staff

• May 25th, 2021

Dr. Vandana Desai, IRSA Science Lead and IPAC Scientist since 2007, has been appointed the new Head of Science Staff (HoSS) at IPAC. Dr. Phil Appleton, IPAC Scientist since...

Remembering John Stauffer

• February 3rd, 2021

Long-time Caltech / IPAC astronomer John R. Stauffer passed away on January 29, 2021 after a battle with cancer.

Message from the Director

• May 15th, 2020

Dear Colleagues and Friends, Like the rest of the science ecosystem, we at IPAC have been adapting to the challenges of the time, protecting the health and safety of our...

Dr. Dawn Gelino named a Fellow of the American Astronomical Society

• February 26th, 2020

This recognition is given to AAS members for their achievement and extraordinary service to the field of astronomy and the AAS, which includes "original research and...

IPAC's Roc Cutri Awarded The Van Biesbroeck Prize

• January 21st, 2020

The Van Biesbroeck Prize is normally awarded every two years and honors a living individual for long-term extraordinary or unselfish service to astronomy, often beyond the...

IPAC/NExScI Deputy Director, Dr. Dawn Gelino, Gives TEDxCERN Talk

• December 19th, 2018

Dr. Dawn Gelino, IPAC/NExScI Deputy Director, gives a talk at TEDxCERN on "Looking for Life on Exoplanets".

Caltech/IPAC astronomer wins 2018 Robert J. Trumpler Award

• August 14th, 2018

BJ Fulton, a scientist at NASA's Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI) at Caltech/IPAC is being honored with the 2018 Robert J. Trumpler Award.

42nd COSPAR Scientific Assembly

• June 27th, 2018

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), home of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), announces the 42nd COSPAR Scientific Assembly which we are honored to host on...

18th Annual Greater IPAC Science Symposium

• June 4th, 2018

The eighteenth annual Greater IPAC Science Symposium will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 20 and 21, 2018. The Science Symposium is a forum for presenting, discussing...