IPAC News

People of IPAC: New Leaders, New Roles, New Staff

IPAC News • December 2nd, 2021

There were many changes in the IPAC team in 2021. We filled 22 positions with people who either joined IPAC afresh or with existing staff who transitioned to new roles. There were also leadership changes with Vandana Desai and Phil Appleton assuming the roles of Head of Science Staff (HoSS) and...

#SoCaltech: Andy Boyle

IPAC News • November 1st, 2021

"One of the things I really like about running is being out in nature and leaving technology behind. I enjoy just hearing birds chirping and leaves rustling and my feet on the ground."

IPAC Names New Leads of NASA Exoplanet Archive

IPAC News • October 21st, 2021

Mr. Douglas L. McElroy was appointed the new NASA Exoplanet Archive Task Lead and Dr. Jessie L. Christiansen was appointed the new NASA Exoplanet Archive Task Scientist.

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".

People of IPAC: New Leaders, New Roles, New Staff

• December 2nd, 2021

There were many changes in the IPAC team in 2021. We filled 22 positions with people who either joined IPAC afresh or with existing staff who transitioned to new roles. There...

#SoCaltech: Andy Boyle

• November 1st, 2021

"One of the things I really like about running is being out in nature and leaving technology behind. I enjoy just hearing birds chirping and leaves rustling and my feet on the...

IPAC Names New Leads of NASA Exoplanet Archive

• October 21st, 2021

Mr. Douglas L. McElroy was appointed the new NASA Exoplanet Archive Task Lead and Dr. Jessie L. Christiansen was appointed the new NASA Exoplanet Archive Task Scientist.

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".