1. Cutting-edge research on understanding the origin of our Solar System and planets, including the pathways to forming habitable worlds.
2. Curation and distribution of one of the finest meteorite collections in the world.
3. Broad dissemination of the latest scientific results and education at local, national and global scales.
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Apply for the Nininger Meteorite AwardThe Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies at Arizona State University is pleased to announce the application opportunity for the 2021-22 Nininger Meteorite Award for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing research in meteoritical sciences. The Nininger Meteorite Award recognizes outstanding student achievement in the meteoritical sciences as embodied by an original research paper. Papers must cover […] |
Ask a Museum Day – Sep 14Ask a Curator Day returns as Ask a Museum Day September 14th! #Askamuseum is open worldwide and across social media platforms. You can ask anything that you’re curious about or want more information on. Send us your questions on Twitter (@ASUMeteorites)! What’s it like to work with your institution’s collection? How do you decide what […] |
Loanable meteorite boxes now availableDid you know that the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies offers loanable classroom modules focusing on The Origin of Meteorites? Module lessons and activities are aligned to the National Science Education Standards (Grades 5-12) and the Arizona Academic Content Standards, and modules can be loaned to K-12 and informal educators. Each module contains actual specimens […] |
Where are we now: Emilie DunhamCatch up with Center alumni through this periodic feature! Dr. Emilie Dunham received her doctoral degree in 2020, from the ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration. Her research in the Center for Meteorite Studies focused on constraining the astrophysical birth environment of the Solar System, for which she was granted a NASA Earth and […] |
