At the UChicago Space Program, we are dedicated to advancing space science while simultaneously enriching our community through outreach initiatives, ranging from workshops to seminars to hands-on activities. Our commitment to education and engagement enhances public understanding of the universe and promotes interest in STEM fields among students of all ages.
IEEE Aerospace
Five students attended the weeklong IEEE Aerospace Conference in Big Sky, Montana this March. They presented a peer reviewed paper on the Polarization Modulated Optical Communications published at the conference. Students also engaged with many industry professionals, attended panels on space exploration technologies, and listened to other paper presentations at the conference.
SPIE
Seven UCSP students attended the SPIE Photonics West Conference in San Francisco this past January. Students presented a poster and paper entitled Polarization-modulated CubeSat Optical Communications. Students also visited Planet Labs! We are very grateful to Ryan Kingsbury and Arthur Descamps for arranging this!
Download our paper and poster here.
SmallSat
Nine members of our team attended the yearly SmallSat conference in Salt Lake City, presenting 3 posters and a PULSE-A Mission Overview Talk. Members also had the chance to connect with over 400 company exhibitors at the conference.
Download our Optical Comms Poster here
Download our Bus Poster here
Download our Optical Ground Station Poster here
Download our Mission Overview Paper here