Baylor University || The Center for Astrophysics, Space Physics, and Engineering Research (CASPER)

CASPER teams conduct research in a number of theoretical and experimental areas

CASPER offers exceptional opportunities for graduate, undergraduate, technical and high school students.

2011 Physics Circus gives high school students the opportunity to learn about nano technology.

CASPER teams conduct research in a number of theoretical and experimental areas, offering basic research aand engineering and design opportunities for graduate, undergraduate, technical support and high school students as well as grade school, middle school and high school teachers.

CASPER Summer Undergraduate Research Program (sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Baylor University) offers outstanding undergraduates an opportunity for active research participation with Baylor University faculty.

The Center for Astrophysics, Space Physics, and Engineering Research (CASPER) is a stand-alone research center located at Baylor University.

CASPER teams conduct research in a number of theoretical and experimental areas and offer both basic research as well as engineering and design opportunities for graduate, undergraduate, technical support and high school students as well as grade school, middle school and high school teachers.

Dusty Plasma research on this site (including that on the ISS employing the PK-4) is supported by the NSF and NASA.

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Oct 9, 2018

Baylor Research Infrastructure Strengthened with New Scientific Procurement and Grant-Employee Administration Positions

Broadening the scope of administrative services supporting Baylor faculty researchers, two experienced service professionals have come aboard to facilitate procurement of scientific/technical equipment and instrumentation, and to administer the university’s grant-supported employees.

Sep 24, 2018

Vice Provost for Research Dr. Truell Hyde Featured on Baylor Connections Podcast

What does it mean to oversee research at a Christian research university? On this week’s episode of Baylor Connections, host Derek Smith interviews Truell Hyde, Ph.D., vice provost for research, about how his office works with faculty across campus to encourage and support meaningful research that impacts the world around us.

Sep 20, 2018

Baylor NSF CAREER Award-Winning Researchers Exemplify Diverse Range of Disciplines

Drs. Lorin Matthews, Bryan Shaw, Seung Kim, Caleb Martin and Howard Lee have received prestigious CAREER Awards from the National Science Foundation for their work in a wide variety of fields.

Jun 26, 2018

CASPER proposal team awarded NASA/NSF grant for on-orbit dusty plasma research aboard the International Space Station

A team of researchers led by CASPER director Dr. Truell Hyde was informed in February of a decision by NASA and the National Science Foundation to support their proposal to conduct fundamental dusty plasma physics experiments aboard the International Space Station.

Jun 14, 2018

Opportunity in Hibernation

May 8, 2018

Cubesats headed to Mars!

Mar 23, 2018

Baylor Undergraduates to Exhibit Research at Upcoming Scholars Week Event

Along with cheery robins and colorful blossoms, the arrival of spring at Baylor brings <i>Scholars Week</i>, a week-long showcase for research and scholarship of some of Baylor’s most talented and innovative undergraduate students.

Mar 16, 2018

Baylor Physicist Delivers Distinguished Speaker Lecture at University of Alabama

Baylor Professor of Physics Dr. Lorin Matthews recently addressed fellow scientists and others at a January 30, 2018, Distinguished Speakers Series seminar at the University of Alabama at Huntsville.

Jan 12, 2018

CASPER Faculty Member Solves Mars Mountain Mystery

Dec 4, 2017

Voyager Fires Thrusters after 37 Years!

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Oct 26, 2018 CASPER Seminar: "Space Weather Effects in the Cold War Era: Recent Revelations" Nov 2, 2018 CASPER Seminar: "Energy-Preserving Numerical Scheme for the Poisson-Nerst-Planck Equations" Nov 16, 2018 CASPER Seminar: "Low Density Waveguides for Laser Wakefield Acceleration" view all events
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