IPAC News

Jessie Christiansen awarded a TED Fellowship

• March 2nd, 2022

NASA Exoplanet Science Institute Scientist Dr. Jessie Christiansen will be joining a class of 20 change-makers from around the world as a TED Fellow.

Season’s Greetings & Best Wishes for 2022!

• January 20th, 2022

Cheers for 2022 and beyond from your colleagues at IPAC!

AAS Names 23 New Fellows for 2022

• January 6th, 2022

The American Astronomical Society (AAS), a major international organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators, and amateur astronomers, is honoring 23 members for...

Growing Science in a Remote World: Year-End Reflections from IPAC Director George Helou

• December 21st, 2021

2021 was a year of unexpected challenges and welcomed rewards. As we approach the New Year and another perihelion in Earth’s orbit, there are a few highlights from IPAC I would...

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

• December 15th, 2021

There were many changes in the IPAC team in 2023. We filled 15 positions with people who either joined IPAC afresh or with existing staff who transitioned to new roles. There...

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...