KSGC People, Places, Projects Consortium activities are primarily based on projects competitively funded at the affiliate/member institutions.  Links below feature some of the faculty and facilities involved in consortium activities in various areas of emphasis.  The links are followed by a comprehensive listing of funded projects, including the PI or mentor and the related or supported NASA Enterprise.   Prospective participants are encouraged to contact past and current participants for possible mentored student experiences or research collaborations. We're all in this together.

Reaching for the Stars...

Some Consortium Activities -- People and Places

KSGC Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships are based on faculty-mentored, space-related student research, including participation in the NASA Academies. Some of the mentors and facilities supporting the program are accessible through the following links:
 

Radio Astronomy at University of Kentucky	Emerging Technologies at University of Kentucky
Optical Astronomy at Western Kentucky University	Computational Fluid Dynamics at University of Kentucky
Chemistry at University of Kentucky	Non-Linear Dynamics at University of Kentucky
Chemistry at Eastern Kentucky University	Fluid Mechanics/Aeronautics at University of Kentucky
Optical Astronomy at University of Louisville	Materials Science at University of Louisville
Biomedical Engineering at University of Kentucky	Ecology at Murray State University
Electro-Optics at University of Louisville	Surface Physics/Condensed Matter at Western Kentucky U.
Vision Science at University of Louisville	Remote Sensing at Murray State University

KSGC Student Programs are higher education programs providing opportunities for students to perform research in a reduced-gravity environment, to design and conduct a flight mission, or to provide leadership for high school students for involvement in projects such as the NASA Moon Buggy Competition.
 

UK Big Blue Inflatable Mars Glider Homepage	1997 UK Reduced Gravity Student Project
UK Big Blue Aeronautics -- Wing Design	1998 UK Reduced Gravity Student Project
UK Big Blue -- Mission 1 Recap	1999 UK Reduced Gravity Student Project
UK Big Blue News:  NASAScience/Space News/Space Daily	Paducah Reduced Gravity Student Project
UK Big Blue in NASA Education: Learning to Fly on Mars	Murray State University Moon Buggy Project
Northern Kentucky University Moon Buggy Project	Eastern Kentucky University Reduced Gravity Student Project

KSGC Research Opportunities seed faculty development of space-related research activities in Kentucky, in areas of interest to the NASA Enterprises.  Some of the faculty and facilities involved are:
 

Optical Astronomy at Western Kentucky University	Vision Science at University of Louisville
Cosmology at University of Kentucky	Remote Sensing at Murray State University
Surface Physics/Condensed Matter at Western Kentucky U.	Computational Fluid Dynamics at University of Kentucky

KSGC Faculty Programs/Other Education and Training are KSGC-funded higher education activities in which Kentucky university and college faculty develop and conduct workshops for training both preservice (undergraduate) and inservice (graduate) teachers to use space-related activities and topics to inspire student learning.  Some of the facilities and people involved in the program are linked below:
 

Astronomy and Space Science Workshops at Western Kentucky University	Governors Scholars Teaching Intern Training Program
Astronomy and Space Science Workshops at Morehead State University	Hands On Universe Workshops at Western Kentucky University

KSGC Outreach Programs provide opportunities for the general public to learn about space, space-related, and NASA-related topics in order to motivate increased familiarity with and appreciation for these issues.  Many of the activities arise in connection with specific phenomenological opportunities, such as the appearance of a comet, a lunar or solar eclipse, a close apparition of a planet, a meteor shower, or a major NASA exploration event.  We also feature other, regularly scheduled activities such as planetarium and public viewing programs, the STARDATE radio program and the NOVA television program.  Some links to supporting facilities and activities are provided below:
 

Hardin Planetarium at Western Kentucky University	Stardate Radio
Thompson Observatory at Western Kentucky University	NOVA Television
Moore Observatory at University of Louisville	Satellite Observing at Western Kentucky University (PPT)
Louisville Science Center -- Special Events	Meteor Radar at Western Kentucky University (PPT)

KSGC Comprehensive Archive of Funded Projects and

Relation to NASA Enterprises or Mission Directorates

**Mentor for multiple-student project, such as NASA Reduced Gravity Flight Opportunities (KC-135)

Joseph Steffen, University of Louisville, 1993,

Animal Model for the Effects of Weightlessness on Drug and Xenobiotic Metabolism. [HEDS]

 

Moshe Elitzur, University of Kentucky, 1993,

Optical Storage Device for Astrophysics Radiative Transfer and Image Processing. [Space Science]

 

David Schneider, Northern Kentucky University, 1993,

Recordings and Analysis of Natural VLF Phenomena Over North America. [Earth Science]

 

Don Brown, Centre College, 1993,

Interplanetary Space Flight. [HEDS]

 

Phillip Lockett, Centre College, 1993,

Astrophysical Masers. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

John Tarvin, Murray State University, 1993,

Experimental Investigation of Intensity and Ensquared Power for Obscured Circular Pupils with Off-Center Imaging. [HEDS]

 

Stephen Cobb, Murray State University, 1993,

Nitrogen Laser Pumping of an Iodine Photodissociation Laser. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Joseph Steffen, University of Louisville, 1993,

Effects of Simulated Weightlessness on Hepatic and Skeletal Muscle Metabolism. [HEDS]

 

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 1993,

Development of Photometric Reduction Techniques to Optimize Precision in Astrophysical Measurements. [Space Science]

 

Wieb VanDerMeer, Western Kentucky University, 1993,

Extraction of Physical Information From Observations of Polarization in Astrophysical Imaging, with Applications in Biophysics. [Space Science, HEDS]

 

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 1993,

Astronomy and Space Science Workshop to Support KSGC and KERA Objectives. [Space Science]

 

Michael McPherson, Northern Kentucky University, 1993,

Detection of Natural and Man-Made VLF Radio Signals. [Earth Science]

 

Kris Kimel, Ky Science & Tech Council, 1994,

Aerospace Forum: Mining, Resource Utilization, and Space Exploration. [HEDS, Earth Science]

 

*Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 1994,

Evaluation of Sensor Placement Algorithms for Space Platforms. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Leonidas Bachas, University of Kentucky, 1994,

Sensors for Space-Capsule-Integrated Life-Support Systems. [HEDS]

 

*John Lilly, University of Louisville, 1994,

Identification for Continuous Systems via Recursive Rational Interpolation. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Joseph Steffen, University of Louisville, 1994,

Animal Model for the Effects of Weightlessness on Drug and Xenobiotic Metabolism. [HEDS]

 

Stephen Cobb, Murray State University, 1994,

Nitrogen Laser Pumping of an Iodine Photodissociation Laser. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Richard Cook, Northern Kentucky University, 1994,

Experiments on Auroral Sound. [Earth Science]

 

Stephen Gedney, University of Kentucky, 1994,

Rigorous Computational Analysis of Miniature Telecommunications Components on High Performance Massively Parallel Computers. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky, 1994,

Dynamic Fault Detection and Diagnosis Via Trajectory Encoding. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Phillip Lockett, Centre College, 1994,

Undergraduate Research Using a CCD. [Space Science]

 

Abhijit Patwardhan, University of Kentucky, 1994,

Cardio-Respiratory Interactions at Sub-Respiratory Frequencies. [HEDS]

 

David Schneider, Northern Kentucky University, 1994,

High Resolution Recordings and Analysis of Natural VLF Phenomena in the Western Hemisphere. [Earth Science]

 

Lyle Sendlein, University of Kentucky, 1994,

Kentucky/NASA Mars Exploration Research.

*Joseph Steffen, University of Louisville, 1994,

Muscle Disuse and Gene Expression. [HEDS]

 

*Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 1994,

Photometric Reduction Optimizing Signal-to-Noise in CCD Images. [Space Science]

 

*Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 1994,

Goddard Summer Academy.[HEDS]

 

*Wieb VanDerMeer, Western Kentucky University, 1994,

Polarized Images in Astrophysics and Biophysics. [Space Science, HEDS]

 

*Tylene Garrett, Transylvania University, 1994,

Parallel Algorithms. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Douglas Harper, Western Kentucky University, 1994,

Investigations of Particle-Surface Interactions in Space. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Jeanne Henry, Northern Kentucky University, 1994,

Governor's Scholars Program Astronomy Fellows Program. [Space Science]

 

John Philley, Morehead State University, 1994,

Activity-Centered Elementary Science: Astronomy and Space Science Development. [Space Science]

 

**Michael McPherson, Northern Kentucky University, 1995,

KSGC/Northern Kentucky University Moon Buggy Team. [HEDS]

 

*Isaac Shlosman, University of Kentucky, 1995,

Theoretical Models of Active Galactic Nuclei. [Space Science]

 

*Thomas Troland, University of Kentucky, 1995,

Interstellar Magnetic Fields and Star Formation. [Space Science]

 

*Leonidas Bachas, University of Kentucky, 1995,

Sensors for Space-Capsule Integrated Life-Support Systems. [HEDS]

 

*Joseph Steffen, University of Louisville, 1995,

Animal Model for the Effects of Weightlessness on Drug and Xenobiotic Metabolism. [HEDS]

 

*Ronald Fell, University of Louisville, 1995,

Effects of Electrically Induced Exercise on Protein Degradation During Musculoskeletal Disuse. [HEDS]

 

Louis Beyer, Murray State University, 1995,

Experimental Investigation of Diffraction Effects on Signal/Noise Performance of Infrared Optical Systems. [Aero-Space Technology, Space Science]

 

Stephen Cobb, Murray State University, 1995,

Analysis of Laser Induced Fluorescence Data from Rocket Motor Exhausts. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

John Riley, Western Kentucky University, 1995,

Application of Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy to Planetary Surfaces. [Space Science, HEDS]

 

Joseph Steffen, University of Louisville, 1995,

Unloading Effects on Glucose Transport Proteins and mRNAs in Muscle and Adipose Tissue. [HEDS]

 

*Douglas Harper, Western Kentucky University, 1995,

Investigation of Particle-Surface Interactions in Space. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Jeanne Henry, Northern Kentucky University, 1995,

Governors' Scholars Teaching Fellows Program. [Space Science]

 

**Michael McPherson, Northern Kentucky University, 1995,

KSGC Moon Buggy Team. [HEDS]

 

*Isaac Shlosman, University of Kentucky, 1996,

Theoretical Models of Active Galactic Nuclei. [Space Science]

 

*Leonidas Bachas, University of Kentucky, 1996,

Sensors for Space-Capsule Integrated Life-Support Systems. [HEDS]

 

*Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 1996,

Evaluation of Nonlinear Dynamic Response in a Solar Array Phenomena Model. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Joseph Steffen, University of Louisville, 1996,

Animal Model for the Effects of Weightlessness on Drug and Xenobiotic Metabolism. [HEDS]

 

John Crofton, Murray State University, 1996,

An Investigation of Ohmic Contacts in P-Type SiC Devices by RBS. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Maria Falbo-Kenkel, Northern Kentucky University, 1996,

The Description of Gravitational Lensing and Microlensing in Classical Conformal Gravity. [Space Science]

 

Janet Lumpp, University of Kentucky, 1996,

Excimer Laser Assisted Fabrication of Spatial Light Modulators. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Joseph Steffen, University of Louisville, 1996,

Differential Display PCR to Assess Transcriptional Changes in Disused Skeletal Muscle. [HEDS]

 

Charles Lee, Western Kentucky University, 1996,

Application of Thermal Gravimetric Analysis/FTIR Spectroscopy and Mass Spectroscopy to Thermal Oxidative Stability Study. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Robert Cohn, University of Louisville, 1996,

Laser Beam-Shaping Using Micro-Topographic Relief Patterns in Photoresist. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Robert Boram, Morehead State University, 1996,

Preservice Teachers Acquiring Astronomy Instructional Skills from Outstanding Educators (Governor's Scholars Program). [Space Science]

 

*A.R. Patwardhan, University of Kentucky, 1997

Effects of Menstrual Cycle on Cardiovascular Autonomic Function: Implications for Orthostatic Tolerance in Astronauts. [HEDS]

 

*Isaac Shlosman, University of Kentucky, 1997

Theoretical Models of Active Galactic Nuclei. [Space Science]

 

*William Smith, University of Kentucky, 1997

Minimization of Cross Polarization Effects of Space-Born Reflector Antennas for Application in Global Observation and Communications. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Thomas Troland, University of Kentucky, 1997

Interstellar Magnetic Fields and Star Formation. [Space Science]

 

Suketu Bhavsar, University of Kentucky, 1997

Investigating Pattern Recognition Algorithms and Robust Statistical Methods for the Study of Large Scale Structure Formation in the Universe. [Space Science]

 

Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 1997

Microvariability in Radio Quiet QSOs. [Space Science]

 

John Crofton, Murray State University, 1997

Electrical and Physical Characterization of High Temperature Schottky Contacts to N-Type SiC. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Kristin Pfabe, Northern Kentucky University, 1997

Numerical Solutions Describing Gravitational Lensing in Classical Conformal Gravity. [Space Science]

 

Anthony Tovar, Murray State University, 1997

Improvement of CCGSE Semiconductor Laser Beams. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

**Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 1997

Zero-Gravity Damage Evaluation (Z-GraDE) -- Part 1. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 1997

Monitoring the Optical Brightness Variations of Blazars. [Space Science]

 

*Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 1997

Multiwavelength Investigation of Blazar Variability. [Space Science]

 

*Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 1997

Modeling the Brightness Variations of Blazars. [Space Science]

 

*Terry Flesch, Thomas More College, 1997

1996 NASA Academy at Marshall Space Flight Center.

 

*Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 1997

NASA Ames Astrobiology Academy Scholarship. [HEDS]

 

**Charles McGruder, Western Kentucky University, 1997

Student Training and Achievement in Research (STAR) Scholarship. [Space Science]

 

Robert Boram, Morehead State University, 1997

Preservice Teachers Acquiring Astronomy Instructional Skills from Outstanding Educators (Governor's Scholars Program). [Space Science]

 

*Edward Essock, University of Louisville, 1998,

Effects of Perceived Spatial Orientation on Visual Performance: Gravitational, Retinal, Body, and Phenomenological Coordinates. [HEDS]

 

*Isaac Shlosman, University of Kentucky, 1998,

Theoretical Models of Active Galactic Nuclei. [Space Science]

 

*Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 1998,

Boundary Control at the Interface of a Spacecraft and a Flexible Solar Array. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Thomas Troland, University of Kentucky, 1998,

Interstellar Magnetic Fields and Star Formation. [Space Science]

 

Suketu Bhavsar, University of Kentucky, 1998,

Further Applications of the Minimal Spanning Tree for the Study of Large Scale Structure Formation in the Universe. [Space Science]

 

Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 1998,

A Search for Signatures of Accretion Disks in BL Lac Objects and Radio Quiet QSOs. [Space Science]

 

Haluk Cetin, Murray State University, 1998,

Land Cover Mapping of Western Puerto Rico Using MODIS Airborne Simulator (MAS) Data. [Earth Science]

 

John Crofton, Murray State University, 1998,

Reactive Ion Etching of SiC. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Edward Essock, University of Louisville, 1998,

Role of Spatial Orientation Cues on Visual Perception. [HEDS]

 

Anthony Tovar, Murray State University, 1998,

Improvement of CCGSE Semiconductor Laser Beams. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

**Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 1998,

Zero-Gravity Damage Evaluation (Z-GraDE) -- Part 2. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Alan MacKellar, University of Kentucky, 1998,

Research Proposal for Partial Funding of the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Physics Students.

 

*Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 1998,

Monitoring the Optical Brightness Variations of Blazars. [Space Science]

 

*Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 1998,

Interpreting the Composition of Extra-Galactic Radio Jets. [Space Science]

 

*Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 1998,

NASA Academy at Goddard Space Flight Center.

 

Robert Boram, Morehead State University, 1998,

Novice Teachers Acquiring Astronomy Instructional Skills from Outstanding Educators in the Governor's Scholars Program. [Space Science]

 

Benjamin Malphrus, Morehead State University, 1998,

Travel Grant to Support Teacher Participation in the NASA-JPL Goldstone/Apple Valley Radio Telescope Project. [Space Science]

 

*Haluk Cetin, Murray State University, 1999,

Environmental Change Detection Using TMS and MAS Data: Mapping of Hurricane Marilyn's Damage on St. Croix Island. [Earth Science]

 

*Edward Essock, University of Louisville, 1999,

Effects of Spatial Orientation Cues on Human Visual Performance. [HEDS]

 

*John Kielkopf, University of Louisville, 1999,

Wide Field Spectroscopy of Comets and the Interstellar Medium. [Space Science]

 

*Isaac Shlosman, University of Kentucky, 1999,

Theoretical Models of Active Galactic Nuclei. [Space Science]

 

*Mahendra Sunkara, University of Louisville, 1999,

Vapor Phase Methods for Growing Single Crystal Quality and N-type Diamond Films. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Thomas Troland, University of Kentucky, 1999,

Interstellar Magnetic Fields and Star Formation. [Space Science]

 

Jihad Albayyari, Northern Kentucky University, 1999,

Developing Analytical Model of the Tank Pressure Control Experiment. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 1999,

A Search for Signatures of Accretion Disks in BL Lac Objects and RQQSOs. [Space Science]

 

Raymond LeBeau, University of Kentucky, 1999,

Improving the ICAT Unstructured Grid Code for Application to Turbulent Flows Related to the X-33. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 1999,

Multi-Color Observations of Blazar Microvariability. [Space Science]

 

Theodore Thiede, Murray State University, 1999,

Fluidization Characteristics in the Varying Gravitational Field of a Centrifugal Fluidized Bed. [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Capp Yess, Morehead State University, 1999,

An Evaluation of the Distortions in Redshift Space Distributions by Percolation Analysis. [Space Science]

 

**Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 1999,

Morphology of Free-Floating Foam-Rigidized Inflated-Structure Assay (MOFFIA). [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Robert Boram, Morehead State University, 1999,

Novice Teachers Acquiring Astronomy Instructional Skills From Outstanding Educators. [Space Science]

 

Sandra Clements, Western Kentucky University, 1999,

Teacher Workshop on Astronomy and Space Science. [Space Science]

 

*Jamey Jacob, University of Kentucky, 2000,

Development of High Lift Adaptive Airfoils for Low Density Environments [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*John Kielkopf, University of Louisville, 2000,

Wide Field Spectroscopy of Comets and the Interstellar Medium [Space Science]

 

*Thomas Troland, University of Kentucky, 2000,

Interstellar Magnetic Fields and Star Formation [Space Science]

 

Suketu Bhavsar, University of Kentucky, 2000,

How Special are the Quasars? Statistics of Extremes [Space Science]

 

Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 2000,

Numerical Analysis of Variability in Blazars [Space Science]

 

Haluk Cetin, Murray State University, 2000,

Environmental Change Detection Using Multi-temporal Remote Sensing and GIS in Western Kentucky [Earth Science]

 

Abhijit Patwardhan, University of Kentucky, 2000,

The Reciprocal Relationship Between Plasma Volume and Sympathetic Activity as a Result of Simulated Weightlessness [HEDS]

 

Theodore Thiede, Murray State University, 2000,

Scaling and Modeling of a Centrifugal Fluidized Bed [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Capp Yess, Morehead State University, 2000,

The Three Dimensional Topology of the Las Campanas Redshift Survey as Determined by Percolation Analysis [Space Science]

 

**Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 2000,

Docking Excitation for System Identification [Aero-Space Technology]

 

**Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 2000,

Variability of Precision Deployed Structures [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 2000,

The Superhump Phenomena in SU UMa Systems [Space Science]

 

*Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 2000,

Determining Physical Conditions Throughout the Lagoon Nebula [Space Science]

 

*Benjamin Malphrus, Morehead State University, 2000,

1999 NASA Academy at Goddard Space Flight Center

 

Robert Boram, Morehead State University, 2000,

Outstanding Educators Mentor Novice Teachers to Develop Astronomy Instructional Skills [Space Science]

 

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 2000,

An Astronomy and Space Science Teacher Workshop for the New Millennium [Space Science]

 

*Robert Cohn, University of Louisville, 2001,

Patterned Diffuser Arrays as Holograms and Grayscale Lithography Masks [Biological and Physical Research]

 

*Jamey Jacob, University of Kentucky, 2001,

Development of High-Lift Adaptive Airfoils for Low-Density Environments [Aero-Space Technology]

 

*Abhijit Patwardhan, University of Kentucky, 2001,

Cardio-Respiratory Dynamics in Orthostatic Intolerance [Biological and Physical Research]

 

John Main, University of Kentucky, 2001,

Verification of a Deployment Model for Inflatable Aerospace Structures [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 2001,

Microvariability in Radio Intermediate QSOs [Space Science]

 

Haluk Cetin, Murray State University, 2001,

Western Kentucky Geographic Information System (WKGIS) for Environmental Modeling and Research [Earth Science]

 

Sharmanthie Fernando, Northern Kentucky University, 2001,

Gravitational Lensing of Rotating Black Holes and Cosmic Strings in the Strong Gravitational Field Limit [Space Science]

 

Scott Hickman, Murray State University, 2001,

Combustion Modeling of a Two Ingredient Propellant [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Raymond LeBeau, University of Kentucky, 2001,

Validation of Hybrid Turbulence Models Using Direct Numerical Simulation for Fully Developed Channel Flows [Aero-Space Technology]

 

Gerald Lehmacher, Western Kentucky University, 2001,

Mesospheric Dynamics Study for November 1994 by Using Satellite and Model Data [Earth Science]

 

Abhijit Patwardhan, University of Kentucky, 2001,

Cardio-Respiratory Determinants of Decreased Orthostatic Tolerance [Biological and Physical Research]

 

*Alfred Shapere, University of Kentucky, 2001,

2000 NASA Ames Astrobiology Academy [Biological and Physical Research]

 

*Gerald Lehmacher, Western Kentucky University, 2001,

Preparing a Sensor Package for the Detection of Extrasolar Planets by Means of a Scientific Balloon Mission [Space Science]

 

*Jamey Jacob, University of Kentucky, 2001,

2D Vortex Physics Using Soap Films [Biological and Physical Research]

 

*John Main, University of Kentucky, 2001,

Analysis of Inflated Structure Deployment in Zero Gravity [Aero-Space technology]

 

Robert Boram, Morehead State University, 2001,

Matching Novice Teachers with Outstanding Educators at the Governor's Scholars Program [Space Science]

 

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 2001,

An Astronomy and Space Science Workshop for Middle School Teachers [Space Science]

 

*Robert Cohn, University of Louisville, 2002,

Patterned Diffuser Arrays as Holograms and Grayscale Lithography Masks.[Aerospace]

 

*Jamey Jacob, University of Kentucky, 2002,

Development of High Lift Adaptive Airfoils.[Aerospace]

 

*Abhijit Patwardhan, University of Kentucky, 2002,

Cardio-Respiratory Dynamics in Orthostatic Intolerance.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

Photometric Monitoring of BL Lacertae Objects.[Space Science]

 

Haluk Cetin, Murray State University, 2002,

An Integrated Study Using Remote Sensing, GIS, and Geophysical Techniques for Mapping Structural Features of the New Madrid Seismic Zone.[Earth Science]

 

Harry Fannin, Murray State University, 2002,

Investigation of the Feasibility of a Low Power Reduced Pressure Inductively Coupled Plasma as a Spectrochemical Source Supported by the Martian Atmosphere.[HEDS]

 

Doug Harper, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

Materials Characterization of High Tc Superconductors.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

Steven Koenig, University of Louisville, 2002,

Effect of Head-Down Tilt and Lower Body Negative Pressure on Left Ventricular-Arterial Coupling.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

Gerald Lehmacher, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

Support of Mission Planning and Payload Construction for the NASA MaCWAVE Sounding Rocket Program.[Earth Science]

 

Charles McGruder, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

The Detection of Extrasolar Planets.[Space Science]

 

**Jack Leifer, University of Kentucky, 2001,

Prediction of Low-Velocity Impact Forces in Orbiting Satellites Using On-Board Accelerometer Data.[Aerospace]

 

**Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 2001,

Deployment Dynamics and Pressurization of an Instrumented Scale Model of a Shooting Star Space Structure.[Aerospace]

 

*Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

Lifetimes and Energetics of Flares in BL Lacertae Objects.[Space Science]

 

*Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

Bringing Astronomy into the Classroom.[Space Science]

 

*Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

The Velocity Structure in Jets of Powerful Radio Galaxies.[Space Science]

 

*Doug Harper, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

Investigation of Transport Properties of High Tc Superconducting Materials [Biological and Physical Research]

 

*Doug Harper, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

Investigation into the Effects of Radiation Damage on the Transport Properties of Superconducting Materials.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

*Doug Harper, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

Study of Particle Bombardment of Surfaces in Space.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

*Gerald Lehmacher, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

Modeling the Stratosphere and Mesosphere.[Earth Science]

 

Robert Boram, Morehead State University, 2002,

Outstanding Educators Mentor Novice Teachers to Develop Astronomy Instructional Skills.[Space Science]

 

Jerry Cook, Eastern Kentucky University, 2002,

Inquisition of the Messenger...An Inquiry Based Study of Light in Astronomy .[Space Science]

 

Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

A Web-Based Solar Physics Workshop for Secondary Science Teachers [Space Science]

 

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 2002,

Astronomy and Space Science Workshop 2002.[Space Science]

 

*Edward Essock, University of Louisville, 2003,

Human Visual Performance with Multi-sensor Imagery.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

*Jamey Jacob, University of Kentucky, 2003,

Development of High-Lift Adaptive Airfoils.[Aerospace]

 

*Mahendra Sunkara, University of Louisville, 2003,

Nanostructured Metal-Doped Diamondlike Carbon Coatings.[Aerospace]

 

*Thomas Troland, University of Kentucky, 2003,

Magnetic Fields in the Galaxy.[Space Science]

 

*Howard Whiteman, Murray State University, 2003,

Utilization of Remote Sensing to Model Current and Future Threats to Amphibian Populations.[Earth Science]

 

*Lori Wilson, Eastern Kentucky University, 2003,

Characterization of Cross-Linked Protein Solutions in Microgravity via Size Exclusion Liquid Chromatography.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

Suketu Bhavsar, University of Kentucky, 2003,

Development of Global Statistical Methods for Studying Large Scale Structure in the Universe - A.[Space Science]

 

George Pantalos, University of Louisville, 2003,

Effect of Gravitational Acceleration on Cardiac Diastolic Function. [Biological and Physical Research]

 

Capp Yess, Morehead State University, 2003,

Development of Global Statistical Methods for Studying Large Scale Structure in the Universe - B.[Space Science]

 

*Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 2003,

Optical Photometric Monitoring of Gamma-Ray Bright BL Lacertae Objects [Space Science]

 

*Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 2003,

Bringing Astronomy into the Classroom.[Space Science]

 

*Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 2003,

Black Hole Masses from [OIII] Line Profiles in PG Quasars.[Space Science]

 

*Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 2003,

Explanation of the Period Changes for the Contact Binary 44i Boo.[Space Science]

 

*Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 2003,

Simulating Nonlinear Response of Flexible Solar Arrays.[Aerospace]

 

Jennifer Birriel, Morehead State University, 2003,

Morehead State University Teacher Workshop on Stellar Astrophysics. [Space Science]

 

Robert Boram, Morehead State University, 2003,

Outstanding Educators Mentor Novice Teachers to Develop Astronomy Instructional Skills.[Space Science]

 

Jerry Cook, Eastern Kentucky University, 2002,

De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium -- An Inquiry Based Study of Kinematics in Astronomy.[Space Science]

 

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 2003,

Astronomy and Space Science Workshop 2003.[Space Science]

 

Stacy Wilson, Western Kentucky University, 2003,

Introducing Teachers to Engineering Principles Through Robotics.[Aerospace]

 

**Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 2003,

BIG BLUE Satellite: A High-Altitude Inflatable Wing Experiment.[Aerospace]

 

*Edward Essock, University of Louisville, 2004,

Perceiving Broadband Oriented Content in Altered Coordinate Systems.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

*Thomas Troland, University of Kentucky, 2004,

Magnetic Fields in the galaxy.[Space Science]

 

*Howard Whiteman, Murray State University, 2004,

Utilization of Remote Sensing to Model Current and Future Threats to Amphibian Polulations.[Earth Science]

 

Raymond LeBeau, University of Kentucky, 2004,

Development of a Multi-Planet Boundary Layer Model.[Aerospace Technology]

 

Scott Nutter, Northern Kentucky University, 2004,

A Measurement of the Cosmic Ray Antiproton Flux from the HEAT-pbar Instrument Data.[Earth Science]

 

James Rogers, Murray State University, 2004,

In-Situ Experimentats into MEMS Adhesion Using Interferometry.[Aerospace Technology]

 

Harry Rowe, University of Kentucky, 2004,

Satellite Remote Sensing of Sea-Surface Variability in the Bering Sea: Calibrating Modern Changes in Order to Interpret Past Changes from Sediment Cores.[Earth Science]

 

Young-Seok Shon, Western Kentucky University, 2004,

Controlled Assembly of C60-Conjugated Nanoparticle Films for Photovoltaic Devices.[Aerospace Technology]

 

Robert Ziemba, Centre College, 2004,

Remote Sensing and Water Quality in the Kentucky River Basin.[Earth Science]

 

**Jack Leifer, University of Kentucky, 2004,

Static Analysis of Tensioned Gossamer Membrane Structures Using Photogrammetry in Microgravity.[Aerospace Technology]

 

**Lori Wilson, Eastern Kentucky University, 2004,

Chemical Mixing in Microgravity Environment.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

*Sergey Marchenko, Western Kentucky University, 2004,

Clumps in the Wolf-Rayet Wind of the Rosetta Stone Binary V444 Cygni: Near-IR Data.[Space Science]

 

*James McDonough, University of Kentucky, 2004,

Construction of 3-D Discrete Dynamical System Models of Turbulent Combustion.[Aerospace Technology]

 

*Lori Wilson, Eastern Kentucky University, 2004,

Project Xlink: Analysis of Supersaturated Protein Solutions in Microgravity.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 2004,

Historical Light Curves of a Sample of Blazars.[Space Science]

 

*Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 2004,

Workforce Development Scholarship.[Aerospace Technology]

 

Jennifer Birriel, Morehead State University, 2004,

Morehead State University - East Kentucky Science Center Teacher Workshop in Solar Physics.[Space Science]

 

Haluk Cetin, Murray State University, 2004,

Teacher Workshop: Satellite Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems.[Earth Science]

 

Jerry Cook, Eastern Kentucky University, 2004,

An Inquiry Based Study of Light in Astronomy.[Space Science]

 

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 2004,

Astronomy and Space Science Workshop 2004.[Space Science]

 

**Jack Leifer, University of Kentucky, 2005,

Workforce Development: Increasing Awareness of Career Opportunities and Workforce Breadth at NASA/JPL.[

Aerospace Technology]

*Edward Essock, University of Louisville, 2005,

Human Perception of Oriented Stimuli with Respect to Altered Reference Frames.[Biological and Physical Research]

 

*Gary Ferland, University of Kentucky, 2005,

A New Approach to Determining Physical Conditions in Star Forming Regions.[Space Science]

 

*Mahendra Sunkara, University of Louisville, 2005,

Direct Synthesis of Nanowires with Built-in Interfaces.[Aerospace Technology]

 

*Thomas Troland, University of Kentucky, 2005,

Magnetic Fields in the Galaxy.[Space Science]

 

Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 2005,

An Analysis of Multi-Wavelength Archival Observations of the TeV Blazar Mkn 421.[Space Science]

 

Sharmanthie Fernando, Northern Kentucky University, 2005,

Gravitational Lensing in String Theory.[Space Science]

 

William Hansen, Northern Kentucky University, 2005,

Remote Sensing and Geospatial Tools for Assessing Sustainable Forestry Practices.[Earth Science]

 

Young-Seok Shon, Western Kentucky University, 2005,

Controlled Assembly of C60-Conjugated Nanoparticle Films for Photovoltaic Devices.[Aerospace Technology]

**Jack Leifer, University of Kentucky, 2005,

Static Analysis of Singly-Curved Gossamer Membrane Structure using Photogrammetry in Microgravity.[Aerospace Technology]

 

**Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 2005,

BIG BLUE: Autonomous Flight Demonstration of Mars Airplane Technology.[Aerospace Technology]

 

*Jack Leifer, University of Kentucky, 2005,

Effects of Gravity on Ripple Configuration in Tensioned Singly-Curved Parabolic Membranes Using Photogrammetry.[

Aerospace Technology]
 

*Sergey Marchenko, Western Kentucky University, 2005,

Search for Dust-Generating Wolf-Rayet Stars in the Milky Way and Beyond.[Space Science]

 

*Sergey Marchenko, Western Kentucky University, 2005,

Revealing the Nature of Faint X-Ray Sources in the Star-Forming Region NGC 3603: Deep Chandra and HST Imaging.[Space Science]

 

Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University, 2005,

Introducing Teachers to Engineering Principles Through Robotics.[Aerospace Technology]

 

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 2005,

Astronomy and Space Science Workshop 2005.[Space Science]

 

**James Rogers, Murray State University, 2005,

West Kentucky Regional Moonbuggy Competition.[Human Exploration and Development of Space]

*Edward Essock, University of Louisville, 2006,
Contrast Gain Control in Early Visual Processing.

James Rogers, Murray State University, 2006,
Exploring Enhanced Radiation Heat Transfer in a Vacuum Using MEMS.

*Young-Seok Shon, Western Kentucky University, 2006,
Controlled Assembly and Characterization of Fullerine Nanoparticle Hybrid Films for Photovoltaic Devices.

Keith Andrew, Western Kentucky University, 2006,
Investigating the Dark Matter Component of the Universe: The Case for Neutralinos.

James Hereford, Murray State University, 2006,
Development and Control of MitEBots.

Christine McMichael, Morehead State University, 2006,
Monitoring Forest Response to Ice Storm Damage Using Multi-Temporal Satellite Imagery.

Christine Shannon, Centre College, 2006,
Using Pyro Robotics and Reinforcement Learning to Train a Robot.

William Tietjen, Bellarmine University, 2006,
Applying Simple Animal Behavior Models to Programming Autonomous Robot Swarms.

*Richard Gelderman, Western Kentucky University, 2006,
Multiwavelength Imaging of Seyfert Galaxies.

*Benjamin Malphrus, Morehead State University, 2006,
Microvariability in Active Galactic Nuclei at 1420 MHz.

*Sergey Marchenko, Western Kentucky University, 2006,
Pre-Main-Sequence Stars in the Giant Star-Forming Region NGC 3603.

*James McDonough, University of Kentucky, 2006,
Simulation of Insect Flight - Implications for Micro Air Vehicles.

*Charles McGruder, Western Kentucky University, 2006,
Searching for Extrasolar Planets.

Robert Boram, Morehead State University, 2006,
Infusing Earth and Space Science into the Elementary Classroom.

**James Rogers, Murray State University, 2006,
2006 West Kentucky Regional Moonbuggy Competition.

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 2006,
Astronomy and Space Science Workshop 2006.

**James Lumpp, University of Kentucky, 2006,
Development of Autonomous Aircraft Technologies and the UK Aerial Robotics Team.

**Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 2006,
Big Blue 4: Mars Aircraft Development and Flight Testing.

*Hazel Barton, Northern Kentucky University, 2006,
Does Microbial Metabolic Efficiency Increase with Community Diversity in Extremely Starved Cave Environments?

**Kris Kimel, Kentucky Sci. & Tech. Corp., 2006,
KentuckySat.

*Benjamin Malphrus, Morehead State University, 2006,
KySat Internship 2006.

*James Hereford, Murray State University, 2006,
KySat Internship 2006.

*Benjamin Malphrus, Morehead State University, 2006,
NASA Student Internship 2006.

*James Lumpp, University of Kentucky, 2006,
NASA Student Internship 2006.

*James Lumpp, University of Kentucky, 2006,
KySat Student Internship 2006.

*James Lumpp, University of Kentucky, 2006,
KySat Student Internship 2006.

*Kimberly Anderson, University of Kentucky, 2006,
Biocompatible and Miniaturized Sensor Arrays.

*Raymond LeBeau, University of Kentucky, 2007,
Numerical Simulation of Plasma Actuators for 3-D Flow Control Applications.

*James Lumpp, University of Kentucky, 2007,
Reconfigurable UAV Control Systems Phase Two.

*James Lumpp, University of Kentucky, 2007,
Reliable Computing Platforms for Spacecraft Phase Two.

*Benjamin Malphrus, Morehead State University, 2007,
Establishing the Ground Segment of the NASA Supernova/Accleration Probe.

*Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 2007,
Development of Finite Element Models of Warping Inflatable Wings.

*Thomas Troland, University of Kentucky, 2007,
The Origins of Stars and Planets -- Study of the Role of Magnetic Fields in Star Formation in the W3 Region of the Galaxy.

*Gerald Williger, University of Louisville, 2007,
Probing the Evolution of Stellar Activity in Young A Stars.

*Edward Essock, University of Louisville, 2007,
Visual Perception of Oriented Structure.

Keith Andrew, Western Kentucky University, 2007,
Numerical Study of the Dark Matter Component of the Universe: The Case for Neutralinos Phase II.

David Barnaby, Western Kentucky University, 2007,
Predicting the Maximum Optical Variability of Gamma-Bright Blazars from Their Apparent Superlluminal Velocities.

Christopher Bassey, Western Kentucky University, 2007,
Ice Detection Using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) with Coplanar Sensors.

Michael Carini, Western Kentucky University, 2007,
Optical Photometric Monitoring of Gamma-Ray Bright BL Lacertae Objects: Prelude to GLAST.

Charles McGruder, Western Kentucky University, 2007,
Long Term Monitoring of Gamma Ray Burst Positions.

Robin Zhang, Murray State University, 2007,
Study of  Landscape Change in the Lower Kentucky Lake Watershed Using Remote Sensing and GIS.

James Rogers, Murray State University, 2007,
A Low-Power Long-Lifetime Water Purification System.

*Benjamin Malphrus, Morehead State University, 2007,
Microvariability in Active galactic Nuclei at 1420 MHz.

*James McDonough, University of Kentucky, 2007,
Transition to Turbulence in Pipe and Duct Flows: A Computational Fluid Dynamics Study.

*Charles McGruder, Western Kentucky University, 2007,
Searching for Extrasolar Planets.

*Scott Nutter, Northern Kentucky University, 2007,
Analysis of CREST 2005 Prototype Flight Data.

Les Pesterfield, Western Kentucky University, 2007,
Nanotechnology and LEGO Robotics: A Workshop for Middle School Teachers.

**James Rogers, Murray State University, 2007,
2007 West Kentucky Regional Moonbuggy Competition.

Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University, 2007,
Project Based Learning Using Robotics: Training K-12 Teachers at the University Level.

Roger Scott, Western Kentucky University, 2007,
Astronomy and Space Science Workshop 2007.

**Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky, 2007,
Big Blue 5: Mars Exploration as a Focus for Aerospace Workforce Development.

**Osamah Rawashdeh, University of Kentucky, 2007,
Low-Altituude Balloon Launched Surveillance Platform.