Just in time for the fall LPL newsletter—thanks for the wayback machine, Cliff Stoll (LPL class of 1980)!

With regret, we forward the news that two long-time LPL staffers recently passed away.

Sam Clapp died on August 26, 2013. Sam was a project manager who worked on numerous spaceflight missions at LPL.

Ron James was an instrument maker/designer for LPL and Steward. He also passed away in August 2013.

LPL extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sam and Ron.

Congratulations to second-year LPL graduate student Ali Bramson, recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Program Fellowship (GRPF). This prestigious fellowship provides funding and tuition deferment for 3 years. Ali's academic advisor is Professor Shane Byrne. Three other LPL students have continued GRPF funding:

Kudos to LPL graduate students with new or continuing NESSF (NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship) Awards:

New for 2013