August 22, 2003 Highlights
Space
Dynamics Laboratory Appoints New Director
 The
Utah State University Research Foundation appointed Michael
D. Pavich, retired Major General of U.S. Air Force, as the new
director of the Space Dynamics Laboratory after Allan Steed
announced he would be retiring as director after 40 years of
service with SDL.
"I am honored to have the opportunity to participate with
an organization that has such an impressive background and list
of accomplishments over the last 50 years," said Pavich.
"I look forward to becoming better acquainted with the
employees of SDL and finding out what I can contribute to enhancing
the Lab."
Pavich earned a bachelor's in military science from the U.S.
Air Force Academy, a master's in aerospace engineering through
the Air Force Institute of Technology and graduated from the
Program for Senior Executives in National and International
Security at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
University. (Read
full press release.)
One-third of Utah State's Space Dynamics Laboratory 400 employees
are undergraduate and graduate students. SDL, a not-for-profit
research corporation, generated $55 million in revenues for
the fiscal year 2003 and has developed and operated nearly 500
payloads, including shuttle experiments, real-time reconnaissance
systems and satellite-based sensor suites.
Meeting
Follows ATV Ride
Extension's 4-H program hosted Doug Miller from KUTV Channel
2's Outdoors with Doug Miller, along with his cameraman
and the Utah Key Partners for ATV Safety Committee, on an ATV
ride to Old Ephraim's grave in Logan Canyon.
The ride was followed by a planning meeting with the Utah Key
Partners for ATV Safety Committee, of which 4-H is a member.
Utah State University 4-H will be part of Outdoors with
Doug Miller on two upcoming programs.
Utah
State Physics Department Has Close Encounter with Mars
 The
planet Mars is the closest it has been to Earth in nearly 60,000
years, and Utah State University's Physics Department wants
to celebrate with a Mars party, Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 10:30–11:30
p.m. on the university quad.
"This is a unique opportunity to see the planet so close,"
said James Coburn, teaching laboratory supervisor in the physics
department.
Tonya Caldwell, a Utah State astronomy class instructor, will
give a presentation on Mars that will precede the party from
10–10:30 p.m. in the Eccles Science Learning Center Emert
Auditorium (room 130). Caldwell will show images of Mars and
will discuss the famous red planet.
Several telescopes will be provided for the public to view
Mars and everyone is invited. Many Representatives from the
Utah State Physics Department will be on hand to answer questions.
"If you still think you'll be around in August of 2287,
you can witness the historic moment again," said Coburn.
"Otherwise, join us next week. We know its late, but it
will be worth it to bring your families and friends out on this
special occasion."
For more information about the party or presentation, call
(435) 797-2942 or visit www.physics.usu.edu.
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