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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Feb 14, 2019

Baylor scientist creates TED-Ed lesson on microgravity

Rene Laufer, Ph.D., associate research professor and head of the Space Science Lab in Baylor's Center for Astrophysics, Space Physics and Engineering Research (CASPER), is one of the creators of a TED-Ed lesson titled "How far would you have to go to escape gravity?"

Jan 23, 2019

Moon Struck by Meteor During Eclipse

Jan 16, 2019

Forming Protoplanets -

Jan 16, 2019

Next Generation Space Station - Around the Moon!

Dec 20, 2018

DNA in Space!

Dec 19, 2018

The Rings of Saturn Lifetime?

Nov 8, 2018

OVPR Announces Spring 2019 Grant Writing Seminar Series for Faculty, STEM Graduate Students

The Baylor Office of Vice Provost for Research announces four scheduled grant writing seminars for the spring 2019 semester. The seminars are open to all full-time faculty and graduate students.

Nov 5, 2018

“Dust Up” on International Space Station Hints at Sources of Structure

Imagine looking under your couch and instead of finding fluffy dust bunnies, you see the dust is arranged in straight lines—you might wonder what caused this order. Scientists are experiencing that same feeling, not with dust under a couch, but with electrically charged dust in the microgravity of space.

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.

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