Today the NASA family mourns the passing of astronaut and former NASA Administrator, Richard Truly. Truly will be long remembered for his pivotal work on the Space Shuttle's Approach and Landing Tests and the STS-2 and STS-8 missions. He was also the first astronaut to become a

STPF Alumni, don't miss the next Candid Career Conversations webinar! On April 4, join alums Christina Barstow, Adela Ramos, Kevin Cooke (Dr. Kevin Cooke) and Dr. Rashada Alexander as they discuss "The New Normal: Navigating Your Career In a Changing World." Alumni, invite in your inbox.📨

If you're along the shaded path on the map, clear your schedule and grab your eclipse glasses! 😎 A total solar eclipse will be crossing over North America on April 8 and won't return until 2044. More: bit.ly/3VtKcJs

If you've ever been curious about why grant success rates don't always track agency funding increases, read this analysis diving into what creates the success rate for several example R&D budget scenarios. nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2024/03/25…

THE ECLIPSE IS TOMORROW!!! DON'T LOOK AT THE SUN (WITHOUT THE PROPER PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR)!

SUN GAZERS. Take Care of Your Eyes! [1927]

APLU President Mark Becker today announced he will depart the association at the end of 2024. Read the full statement: aplu.org/news-and-media…

Congratulations to the ROK on establishing its own space agency—the Korean Aerospace Administration (KASA)! This is a giant leap for your country and for exploration. Together, we will explore new frontiers, improve life on Earth, and sail on a cosmic sea to benefit all.

Tune in now as ARCHIVED NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams prepare to take flight aboard #Starliner. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

One of the three remaining Hubble gyroscopes has been returning faulty readings for the past 6 months, triggering a number of safe modes. After tests, the plan is to transition to 1 gyro mode, with the 2nd held in reserve.

Ad astra. ✨ Ed Stone, former director of JPL and longtime ARCHIVED - NASA Voyager project scientist, has passed away. He will forever be an inspiration to all who #DareMightyThings. go.nasa.gov/3z7XiCH

There is no emergency situation going on aboard the International Space Station. At approximately 5:28 p.m. CDT, audio was aired on the NASA livestream from a simulation audio channel on the ground indicating a crew member was experiencing effects related to decompression

Breaking News: Two American astronauts who have already been in space months longer than planned will be flown home by SpaceX in early 2025, NASA said. nyti.ms/3WZGAhp

A great day for engineering:

We are delighted to announce that Waded Cruzado, a passionate champion of the public and land-grant mission, will serve as APLU’s next president effective July 1. Cruzado, who is currently president of Montana State University, has served her entire career at APLU member institutions.

We look forward to working with Pres. Cruzado to support North America's public and landgrant research universities!

APLU President Mark Becker urged the White House Office of Management and Budget to reverse its pause on federal grants and ensure grant reviews don’t interfere with American innovation and competitiveness. Read the full statement: aplu.org/news-and-media…

.NIH slashing the reimbursement of #research costs will slow and limit medical breakthroughs that cure cancer and address chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. aplu.org/news-and-media…

APLU, AAU, and ACE have jointly filed suit in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, along with a number of impacted research university co-plaintiffs, seeking to halt the NIH's proposed cut to life-saving medical research. aplu.org/news-and-media…

Thirty-five never looked better! Take a tour through Hubble's 35th anniversary images, narrated by senior project scientist Dr. Jennifer Wiseman. Explore more here: go.nasa.gov/4cIjrY2