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The Ultimate Nosy Neighbor
Dan Runfola (William & Mary)
There’re over 10,000 active satellites orbiting Earth. And they do more than just power our phones and GPS, they’re giving us a whole new perspective on who we are. Dan Runfola sifts through countless satellite images to learn more about our human footprint and the evolution of society.
Cosmic Ice
Chris Shingledecker (Virginia Military Institute)
Chris Shingledecker uses the James Webb Space Telescope to study ice layers that freeze in clouds of stardust. He says this cosmic ice is a key ingredient in the formation of the universe.
Tiny But Mighty Plankton
Scott Doney (SCHEV/University of Virginia)
At first glance, plankton might seem unimpressive. They’re tiny little brainless micro-organisms that drift with the tides and currents. But they play a huge role in the ocean carbon cycle. Scott Doney tracks plankton by using satellites to observe ocean color. He’s been named an outstanding faculty member by The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
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