New research on CM, CO, and ungrouped chondrite meteoritesCenter Assistant Research Scientist Dr. Jemma Davidson and Interim Director Dr. Devin Schrader are co-authors of a new paper published in the journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. The paper, "The relationship between CM and CO chondrites: Insights from combined analyses of titanium, chromium, and oxygen isotopes in CM, CO, and ungrouped chondrites" provides new insight… |
Charles “Chuck” LewisThe Center for Meteorite Studies is saddened by the passing of Charles “Chuck” Lewis, retired ASU Meteorite Curator and researcher. Lewis’ interest in both chemistry and meteorites spanned several decades; as an undergraduate, he participated in a field trip led by H. H. Nininger. On the recommendation of ASU chemist Tom Thompson, who had been… |
Celebrating 60 yearsSince 1961, the Arizona State University Center for Meteorite Studies has amassed and preserved one of the world's largest meteorite collections to enable research in planetary science and cosmochemistry, and to inspire students, educators, and the general public to learn about the Solar System and our place in it. All year, we’ll post stories of… |
Student Research – fine-grained chondrule rims in Mighei-like carbonaceous (CM) chondritesCenter affiliated undergraduate student and Space Grant intern Xeynab Mouti recently presented her latest findings at the 2020-21 ASU NASA Space Grant virtual poster session. Mentored by Center for Meteorite Studies Assistant Research Scientist Jemma Davidson and Interim Director Devin Schrader, Mouti's research has focused on investigating fine-grained chondrule rims in the Mighei-like carbonaceous (CM) chondrites…. |
