Space Exploration

Displaying 1 - 50 of 97 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Houston, we have an 'Everyday Astronaut'
Northern Iowan 114:22, p.4
Former UNI student Tim Dodd spoke at the Hearst Lecture Series about how his career evolved from a self-taught photographer to focusing on the story of his persona as the "Everyday Astronaut." He bridges the gap that separates the general public and rocket science; photo.
2 NASA speaker coming to UNI to discuss the question 'Are we alone in the universe?'
Public Relations News Release 2014:180, p.1
The 2015 Leland Wilson Endowed Chemistry Lecture on February 25 will be in Lantz Auditorium, located in McCollum Science Hall. Shawn Domagal-Goldman will be giving his presentation, "The Scientific Search for Life on Planets Near and Far."
3 Bringing the stars closer to home
Northern Iowan 110:46, p.4
Siobhan Morgan, head of the earth Science department, puts on the planetarium and observatory shows on campus. These shows are given every Thursday. Morgan likes doing these shows because she loves to see the students get excited about the sky; photo.
4 Iowa Space Grant Consortium aims to improve Iowa's future in aerospace science
Public Relations News Release 2010:119, p.1
Iowa's public universities reated the ISGC in 1990 to coordinate and improve the state's future in aerospace science and technology and to stimulate aerospace research, education, and outreach activities. Ramanathan "Sugu" Sugumaran is the director.
5 NASA blasts off from UNI campus
Northern Iowan 106:8, p.4
Researchers notified of the application process for funding from Iowa's branch of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration funded Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.
6 PRG demands explanation of extraterrestrials
Northern Iowan 105:13, p.1
Americans urged to write to the next President of the United States demanding the "formal acknowledgement of the extraterrestrial presence."
7 Humans warring with substances
Northern Iowan 103:41, p.7
Discussion of proposed committee to track asteroids and destroy them prior to their striking the earth.
8 Violins in space
Northern Iowa Today 89:2, p.19
Four students will take part in NASA reduced gravity program; photo.
9 Hubble Space Telescope celebrating 15th service anniversary
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
More than ten thousand papers have been written using information from the telescope.
10 Iowa Space Grant Consortium
Northern Iowan 101:37, p.6
The Iowa Space Grant Consortium is offering sixteen scholarships to students at UNI, Iowa State, the University of Iowa, and Drake.
11 UNI students selected to participate in NASA program
Northern Iowan 101:37, p.1
Four students will participate in a NASA program at the Johnson Space Center in Houston; photo.
12 Four UNI students to participate in NASA experiment
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Four students will participate in a NASA program at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
13 Space travel has unappreciated benefits
Northern Iowan 100:62, p.5
Feels space exploration is a benefit to the invention of new products.
14 Astronaut rides into GBPAC
Northern Iowan 100:46, p.1
Sally Ride, first American woman in space, speaks in the Great Hall at Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photo.
15 Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series
Northern Iowan 100:43, p.14
Sally Ride to speak on space exploration.
16 NI year in review
Northern Iowan 99:55, p.1
Highlights from the year's big news stories; photo.
17 UNI prof takes research for NASA 'to heart'
Northern Iowan 99:37, p.1
Darrell Wiens has been researching the effects of low gravity on the heart; photo.
18 Shuttle tragedy causes information loss
Public Relations News Release 2002:313, p.1
Recent loss of the space shuttle Columbia will be talked about.
19 NI Sports Guru
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.13
Briefly comments on space shuttle Columbia, professional football and basketball, and UNI sports.
20 Untitled
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.6
Criticizes Northern Iowan editorial staff for comments made concerning government spending in NASA and the military.
21 Shuttle tragedy adds perspective to war with Iraq
Northern Iowan 99:33, p.5
Claims the space program represents good qualities of the human race, while war with Iraq does not.
22 Iowa space group issues challenge
Public Relations News Release 2001:132, p.1
The Iowa Space Grant Consortium will host a challenge to classes in grades Kindergarten through 12th, to get kids interested in space.
23 Space and science groups help students win national contest
Public Relations News Release 2000:436, p.1
Grand prize winner of the contest using Robotix was North Winneshiek Community School in Decorah.
24 International space station in the works
Northern Iowan 97:49, p.6
Discusses the history and future of the United States space program.
25 Taking minority students to the next level - space
Public Relations News Release 2000:12, p.1
NASA representative Julian M. Earls will discuss the need to advance minority students into the graduate study.
26 NASA deputy director of operations to make inaugural address at the UNI Ronald McNair Scholars Program
Public Relations News Release 2000:10, p.1
Julian M. Earls will speak at the Ronald McNair Scholars Program on Friday, July 14.
27 10th anniversary of the Hubble space telescope
Public Relations News Release 1999:377, p.1
Thomas Hockey will speak about the Hubble telescope and what it has helped us learn.
28 "Houston, we have a problem. . ." the failure of the Mars Lander
Public Relations News Release 1999:161, p.1
Discussion with Thomas Hockey about the consequences of the failure of NASA's Mars Lander.
29 NASA to send teacher into space; twelve years after McAufliffe tragedy
Northern Iowan 94:31, p.2
Teacher Barbara Morgan will join a shuttle crew in the near future after completing her training; photo.
30 Iowa Space Grant Consortium to hold seventh annual conference Oct. 24
Public Relations News Release 1997:78, p.1
Iowa Space Grant Consortium promotes programs in the area of aeronautics and space. Speaker at conference will be Edmond Gormel.
31 Mars exploration leads to better world
Northern Iowan 93:60, p.4
Responds to editorial on Mars; the stars will be the next goal for exploration.
32 Mars exploration leads to better world
Northern Iowan 93:60, p.4
Responds to Mars editorial; student supports exploring Mars.
33 Pathfinder mission offers immediate information about mars
Public Relations News Release 1996:471, p.1
Professor Thomas believes that students, scholars, and scientist will soon benefit from the Mars Pathfinder mission. Nasa plans to release information that will be incorporated into UNI classes in the fall semester.
34 Do we really need to go to Mars?
Northern Iowan 93:59, p.3
Editorial questions space exploration and traveling to Mars.
35 Iowa Space Grant Consortium awards grants to faculty.
Public Relations News Release 1996:254, p.1
University of Northern Iowa receives a grant to work with Iowa State to grow and test electronic material to see if it is suitable for space.
36 Space Week Special: Putting NASA grants into the UNI orbit
Public Relations News Release 1995:454, p.1
July 14-20 is National Space Week.
37 Space conference set this weekend
Northern Iowan 92:18, p.4
Fifth Iowa Space Conference will focus on "Mission to Planet Earth".
38 Space Science Activities Workshop fo rstudents to be held at University of Northern Iowa July 17-28
Public Relations News Release 1994:550, p.1
Fifteen high school students will participate in a space science workshop at UNI.
39 "We'll put a man on the moon before the decade's over."
Public Relations News Release 1992:652, p.1
NASA representative states that as soon as the government gives the go ahead, a manned expedition to the moon could take place in just five years.
40 Open house for new NASA Resource Center at University of Northern Iowa set for Monday (September 30)
Public Relations News Release 1991:86, p.1
NASA Regional Teacher Resource Center will host an open house at UNI.
41 NASA resource center to be established on campus
Northern Iowan 88:1, p.1
NASA will place technological educational materials in Curriculum Lab.
42 What are the chances that our universe will soon collapse
Public Relations News Release 1990:446, p.1
Christine Jones, a NASA researcher, is examining the potential problems of an expanding universe.
43 NASA lecturer to speak March 27 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:415, p.1
Christine Jones will present two seminars at UNI. Jones is an astrophysicist and lecturer for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
44 Wow! What a view! "Right Stuff" space photography
Public Relations News Release 1990:240, p.1
Richard Underwood spoke to UNI students about teaching astronauts to take photos.
45 Former NASA scientist to speak at University of Northern Iowa December 5
Public Relations News Release 1990:220, p.1
Richard W. Underwood, former NASA scientist, will present two lectures at UNI.
46 Photo survey--Do you think space exploration is important to the United States?
Northern Iowan 85:65, p.7
Students express opinions; photo.
47 NASA behind, not stagnant; on Apollo's 20th anniversary
Northern Iowan 85:63, p.5
Professor Hockey comments on NASA programs.
48 Star Trek's Scotty beams down to the UNI campus Tuesday (April 14)
Public Relations News Release 1987:304, p.1
James Doohan, engineer of the U. S. S. Enterprise in the original Star Trek series, appeared in the Auditorium Building to answer questions about the program. The event was sponsored by the Speakers Committee.
49 Joint space effort urged
Northern Iowan 83:34, p.2
Feels the US and Russia should combine their space technology.
50 Shuttle experts express faith in space program
Northern Iowan 83:33, p.1
Ivan Thorsos and Jerry Sellers talk about space exploration; photo.