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On The Origin and Transport of Energetic Particles
PI Heidi Nykyri
CO-I Xuanye Ma
Understanding the properties, origin and dynamics of energetic particles in the solar wind and magnetosphere is crucial for safe unmanned and manned space operations. This project will unravel the birth-mechanism of the source population of the Earth's radiation belts.
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Experimental Identification of Plasma Wave Modes
PI Heidi Nykyri
CO-I Rachel Rice
Project uses MMS data to identify plasma wave modes contributing to the heating of the magnetospheric boundary layer
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Bayesian Analysis of Stellar Evolution
PI Theodore von Hippel
Bayesian Analysis of Stellar Evolution is an international collaboration studying stellar evolution with an emphasis on stellar ages. We also develop and support a Bayesian software suite that recovers star cluster and stellar parameters from photometry, currently called BASE-9.
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Media Literacy and Online Critical Thinking Initiatives
PI Diane Zorri
CO-I Ann Phillips
CO-I Daniel Gressang
CO-I Matthew Sharp
CO-I Mihhail Berezovski
CO-I Rachel Silverman
CO-I Steven Master
This project proposes a train-the-trainer professional development program for Volusia county’s secondary school educators to co-opt pedagogical tools and methods that challenge online violence mobilization narratives, increase awareness of violent extremist messaging and recruiting, and increase the capabilities of targeted populations to resist and counter messaging.
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Iranian Proxy Groups in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen A Comparative Analysis
CO-I Hugh Sadri
After the fall of Saddam Hussein, Tehran’s leaders took advantage of Baghdad’s weak position and put many Iraqi power centers and local groups under their influence using a variety of soft to hard power instruments. After the withdrawal of coalition forces from the region in 2011 and through its proxy networks, Tehran gained a solid foothold in Iraq and Syria under the guise of helping Baghdad and Damascus fight the Islamic State. Likewise, Iranian proxy groups have backed Houthi rebels in Yemen fighting a regime dependent on Saudi Arabia for survival. Our primary research question is: How does Iran develop, employ, and sustain proxy organizations in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, and what vulnerabilities does its regional strategy face as a result? Our objective is to analyze the role of Iranian influence in its proxy organizations across the Middle East.
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