Science
When did the very first star in the Univese form? How do urban heat islands affect the Phoenix metropolitan area? In the LoCo Lab, we're studying cool questions that span the known Universe!
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From radio telescopes to cubesats to smartphone apps, we're developing new technology and techniques to help explore the Universe and improve science education. Did we mention the drones?
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In the LoCo Lab, we never stop learning. We love helping others learn, too. We're engaged in mentoring, teaching, and sharing our excitement for science and technology with our community.
Learn moreLoCos in the News!
Follow the links below to read about LoCos doing cool stuff!
Jaime Sanchez de la Vega to present at TEDxASU
Phoenix CubeSat Chief Scientist, Jaime Sanchez de la Vega, will give an invited talk on small satellites and the importance of space exploration at TEDxASU on March 22!
Nithya Thyagarajan awarded Jansky Fellowship
LoCo postdoc, Dr. Nithya Thyagarajan, has been awarded a Jansky Fellowship to conduct research on HERA and next-generation radio astronomy technologies at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in Socorro, NM.
Adam Beardsley awarded NSF Fellowship
LoCo postdoc, Dr. Adam Beardsley, has been selected for an NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship to conduct research on combining HERA and JWST observations to probe the first galaxies and stars.
Phoenix Cubesat Selected for Launch Opportunity
The student-led Phoenix Cubesat has been selected for a launch opportunity in NASA’s 8th class of candidates through its CubeSat Launch Initiative. The project aims to launch by summer 2018.
NSF funds HERA telescope to characterize reionization
Read more in the ASU Now article: ASU astronomers to explore the ‘cosmic dawn’ of the universe
Ask Dr. Discovery featured by ASU Teachers College
Move over, Pokemon Go! Ask Dr. Discovery begins deployment with our partner museums.
Phoenix Cubesat featured on KTAR
Local news coverage of the Phoenix cubesat.
NASA selects ASU undergraduate CubeSat project to measure Phoenix urban heat islands
Read more about the Phoenix Cubesat and team.
Michael Busch featured on ASU Now
LoCo undergrad Michael Busch discusses his time at ASU and future plans for graduate school at Johns Hopkins University.
Sarah Rogers and Jaime Sanchez de la Vega talk on ASU Connections
Listen to undergrads Sarah Rogers and Jaime Sanchez de la Vega on ASU Connections as they discuss the Phoenix Cubesat mission that was recently selected by NASA for funding and the Sun Devil Satellite Lab.
Marc Leatham featured in The State Press
LoCo undergrad Marc Leatham featured in The State Press.
Dr. Danny Jacobs talks on ASU Connections
Dr. Danny Jacobs talks about cosmology on ASU Connections podcast.