Future technologies & enabling plasma Processes

RESEARCH

Building plasma science and engineering (PSE) research capacity in AL, including Low-Temperature Plasma (LTP) and space plasma science, in academic institutions and partners

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INTERNSHIPS

Supporting undergraduate and graduate education, training, and research opportunities, and encouraging and enabling access to plasma physics

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K-12 OUTREACH

Creating new educational and outreach resources and plans for  K-12 students and teachers, promoting plasma science and engineering (PSE) and general STEM

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Ftpp initiative

The NSF EPSCoR Future Technologies and Enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP) is a 10-member university and industry consortium. The project leverages Alabama’s laboratory and space plasma science expertise to contribute scientific knowledge, technologies, and workforce to Alabama’s aerospace, manufacturing, advanced materials, medical, bioscience, and agricultural sectors.

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Lead Institution: The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gary P Zank
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What is plasma?

Plasma is a state of matter consisting of a collection of ionized particles, electrically neutral atoms, and molecules. It makes up more than 90% of the observable universe and underpins several high-tech manufacturing industries. Familiar forms of plasma include the sun, stars, lightning, neon signs, television screen displays, welder’s torches, and rocket exhaust.

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Building research, education, economic, and workforce capacity through discoveries in space & lab plasma physics and creating innovative technologies.

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🚀 Day 1 of the International Space Weather Camp is officially in orbit! Hear what...

Syed Ayaz is a PhD student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville whose latest research focuses on how tiny charged dust particles near the Sun may help heat the solar corona and accelerate the solar wind ☀️ His newly published study provides valuable insight into the role dust particles may play in shaping solar activity, helping advance our understanding of the Sun’s outer atmosphere and the forces that influence space weather 🌌 🔗 You can find the full article in the link on our website under News to read more!
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Syed Ayaz is a PhD student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville whose latest...

Thank you to everyone who participated in our “Drop It Like It’s Plasma” T-shirt giveaway! We loved seeing your support and enthusiasm as we count down to the International Space Weather Camp. 🚀🌌 🏆 Congratulations to our winner: @jo.we10 🏆 A huge thank you to everyone who entered, liked, shared, and helped spread the word. Stay tuned for more updates, opportunities, and exciting content from FTPP!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our “Drop It Like It’s Plasma” T-shirt giveaway!...

24 HOURS LEFT! 🚨 There’s still time to win our exclusive “Drop It Like It’s Plasma” T-shirt! 🌌 👀Check out our most recent post for giveaway details and entry instructions. ⏳ The giveaway ends in just 24 hours, so don’t wait! Good luck to everyone, and thank you for helping us spread excitement for the International Space Weather Camp! 🚀 #Giveaway #nsffunded #plasma #alabamaphysics
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24 HOURS LEFT! 🚨

There’s still time to win our exclusive “Drop It Like It’s...

🚀 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚀 We’re counting down to the International Space Weather Camp, and to celebrate, we’re giving away an exclusive “Drop It Like It’s Plasma” T-shirt! 🌌 How to Enter: ✅ Like this post ✅ Tag 2 friends ✅ Repost and tag us ✅ Follow us on Instagram ⭐ Want another chance to win? Enter our giveaway on LinkedIn too! The same giveaway is running on both platforms, and entering on both gives you a second entry. 📍 The contest will run from June 16 - July 1,2026 🏆 The winner will be selected at the end of the giveaway Good luck, and may the plasma be with you! 🚀 #ftppal #alabamaphysics #giveaway #tshirtgiveaway #nsffunded
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🚀 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚀

We’re counting down to the International Space Weather Camp, and to...

Another amazing year at Tech Trek!✨ Empowering 64 future STEM girls one workshop at a time. Our sessions were filled with IMAP‑inspired space science activities, giving students a fun way to explore particle detection, solar wind, and space weather. 🚀 Thank you to @uah_cspar students for facilitating! Check out our full article on alabamaphysics.com also linked in our bio! #IMAP #FTPPAL #Nasa #nsffunded #Stemcamp
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Another amazing year at Tech Trek!✨

Empowering 64 future STEM girls one workshop at a...

This summer, four outstanding STEM students are gaining hands-on experience through the Corporate Internship Plasma Training in Alabama (CIPTA) program. 🚀 CIPTA provides students with valuable opportunities to work with industry partners across Alabama, allowing them to learn, grow, and prepare for successful careers in STEM. 🌟 Meet the Interns! 🌟 ✨Nolan Berthe, a student from Oakwood University studying computer science and engineering, is completing his CIPTA internship at Applied Materials under the mentorship of Jerry Wang. ✨Chandrima Karthik, who studies materials engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is interning with Flexicoat, LLC, where she is mentored by Amy Fuller. ✨Thomas Freeman, a space science major at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, is gaining hands‑on experience at Plasma Processes with guidance from his mentor, Michael Renfro. ✨Prashant Baruwal, a space science student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, is interning at CFD Research under the mentorship of Robert Arslanbekov. 📚 To learn more about internships click the link in our bio! #CIPTA #AlabamaPhysics #NSFfunded #FTPPAL #FutureInnovators
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This summer, four outstanding STEM students are gaining hands-on experience through the Corporate Internship Plasma...

Dr. Yogesh K. Vohra is FTPP Lead at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has been named a Distinguished Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics ✨ A renowned physicist and materials scientist, Dr. Vohra’s work spans high-pressure physics, synthetic diamond technologies, and biomedical materials, advancing both fundamental science and real-world applications 🚀 🔗 Visit the News section on our website to read more! #ftpp #uab #distinguishedprofessor #nsffunded
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Dr. Yogesh K. Vohra is FTPP Lead at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and...

Alexis Carter is an undergraduate student at The Alabama State University and the newest marketing intern with Future Technologies & enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP) ✨ Through her internship, Alexis is gaining hands-on experience in STEM communications while supporting outreach efforts that showcase the exciting research, students, and opportunities within the FTPP community 🚀 🔗 Visit the News section of our website to learn more about Alexis, her goals for the summer, and her internship experience with FTPP! #nsffunded #ftpp #STEMinternship #UAH #AlabamaStateUniversity
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Alexis Carter is an undergraduate student at The Alabama State University and the newest marketing...

Chali Idosa is a PhD student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville whose latest research focuses on how global dust storms influence the electrical environment on Mars 🌌 His newly published study provides valuable insight into the ways dust activity may shape atmospheric electrical processes on the Red Planet, helping advance our understanding of planetary environments and future exploration efforts 🚀 🔗 You can find the full article in the link on our website under News to read more! #nsffunded #alabamaspacegrant #ftpp #UAH
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Chali Idosa is a PhD student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville whose latest...

ISWC is bringing students from around the world together to learn about space weather, experience new places, and dive into immersive learning through engaging lectures and hands‑on projects as they explore new ideas together.🌎🚀 Intern Spotlight: Katherine Shipman is excited to visit a new country, learn from different perspectives, and represent University of Alabama Huntsville, while taking part in a global learning experience.🛸 ✨Read the full story — link in bio!✨ #nsffunded #ftpp #alabamaphysics #cspar
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ISWC is bringing students from around the world together to learn about space weather, experience...

🛰️ UAH Space Science graduate students Zeping Jin, Yiming Jiao, and Prashant Baruwal each led first-author studies on solar wind physics: Jin analyzed proton heating across interplanetary shocks, Jiao investigated turbulence changes using Parker Solar Probe data, and Baruwal studied the evolution of solar wind fluctuations using coordinated Solar Orbiter and Wind observations. ➡️ Read more with the article linked in our bio!
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🛰️ UAH Space Science graduate students Zeping Jin, Yiming Jiao, and Prashant Baruwal each led...

NSF EPSCoR FTPP was proud to be represented at the Heliophysics Coalition Congressional Fly-in in Washington, D.C. by Laura Provenzani, FTPP Education, Outreach, Engagement, and Proposal Coordinator, alongside UAH Space Science graduate students Syed Raza and Madelyn Noll. The group joined scientists, educators, and students from across the country in meetings with Congressional offices to advocate for continued investment in heliophysics, space weather research, STEM education, and the future scientific workforce. Heliophysics research helps protect and advance critical technologies that impact daily life, including satellite communications, GPS, aviation, power grids, and space exploration. 🌞🛰️ We are so proud to represent The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR on the national stage while supporting the future of space science and STEM leadership.
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NSF EPSCoR FTPP was proud to be represented at the Heliophysics Coalition Congressional Fly-in in...

Day two of the 2026 FTPP Annual Meeting was incredible! Yesterday was filled with student and postdoc research presentations, career talks from guest speakers, panel discussions, and student awards. It was another great day of learning and connecting with our FTPP team! 🚀 #nsf #nsffunded #ftppal
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Day two of the 2026 FTPP Annual Meeting was incredible! Yesterday was filled with student...

Day one of the 2026 FTPP Annual Meeting is in the books! It was a great day of connecting, sharing research, and strengthening collaboration across our FTPP network. Excited for another great day ahead! 🚀 #nsfepscor #ftpp #alabamaspacegrant
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Day one of the 2026 FTPP Annual Meeting is in the books! It was a...

We’re proud to recognize three outstanding FTPP staff members: Laura Provenzani, Dr. Lingling Zhao, and Dr. Vinoy Thomas, for their recent awards and honors! 🎉 Their achievements reflect the dedication, innovation, and excellence of the FTPP team, and we are extremely proud of their hard work! 🔗 Visit alabamaphysics.com to read the full article!
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We’re proud to recognize three outstanding FTPP staff members: Laura Provenzani, Dr. Lingling Zhao, and...

FTPP / Alabama Space Grant / CSPAR hosted a high school visit on April 22nd! During a recent visit to the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR), around 24 students in the “I LEAD, YOU LEAD” program experienced one of our favorite IMAP activities. As part of this visit, primarily sophomore and junior students, engaged in the IMAP “Achieving Orbit” activity. The lesson introduced key rocket principles, including thrust, propulsion, and staging. Throughout the session, our graduate students offered the students a glimpse into the world of space science. #ftpp #nsf #imap
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FTPP / Alabama Space Grant / CSPAR hosted a high school visit on April 22nd!...

Katherine Sofia Sierra Meléndrez is an FTPP graduate student working group leader at Auburn University whose research focuses on applying cold plasma to improve food safety systems 🧪 Her leadership helped guide her team to a 2nd place finish in the 3-A SSI 2026 Student Hygienic Design Competition, showcasing an innovative solution to enhance milk powder safety and advance hygienic design practices 🧬 🔗 You can find the full article in the link on our website under News to read more!
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Katherine Sofia Sierra Meléndrez is an FTPP graduate student working group leader at Auburn University...

FTPP had a great time attending STEM Day at Alabama A&M University! Our graduate students volunteered as poster judges, supporting AAMU undergraduate students as they presented their research. Plasmy even made an appearance to join in the fun! 👀⚡️ Bonus: We spotted a cold plasma research poster in collaboration with FTPP investigators at both AAMU and UAH, exploring its effects on water uptake and seed germination. 🌱
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FTPP had a great time attending STEM Day at Alabama A&M University! Our graduate students...

Jakob Doster is an undergraduate student at Auburn University whose research focuses on using cold plasma to enhance chemotherapy effectiveness 🧪 His work on cancer treatment innovation has been accepted by the American Association for Cancer Research, highlighting the potential for improved therapeutic outcomes and advancing undergraduate contributions to medical research 🧬 🔗 You can find the full article on our website under News to read more!
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Jakob Doster is an undergraduate student at Auburn University whose research focuses on using cold...

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! ONE MORE WEEK TO APPLY! 📝 Good news! The deadline to apply for our three internship programs has been extended. Don’t miss your chance to apply! ⭐ ISWC – Study space weather and space physics in this fully funded international experience with UAH & the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Earn course credit while gaining hands-on research experience in a rapidly growing field. ⭐ CIPTA – Work directly with private companies on real-world projects in plasma science and artificial intelligence while building professional skills through industry-based experiences. ⭐ RIPP – Explore undergraduate research opportunities across 6 institutions in Alabama and find the project that’s right for YOU. 📅 New Deadline: Sunday, March 1 Learn more and apply through the link in our bio! #nsffunded
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🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! ONE MORE WEEK TO APPLY! 📝

Good news! The deadline to apply...

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 WEEK FROM TODAY!🚀
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LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!⏰ The deadline to apply for our three internship programs is February 23, don’t miss out! 🚀 ISWC – Study space weather and space physics in this fully funded international experience with UAH & the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Earn course credit while gaining hands-on research experience in a rapidly growing field. 💡 CIPTA – Work directly with private companies on real-world projects in plasma science and artificial intelligence. Build professional skills through industry-based experiences. 🔬 RIPP – Explore undergraduate research opportunities across 6 institutions in Alabama and find the project that’s right for YOU. Apply by February 23 — learn more on our website, link in bio! #nsffunded
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LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!⏰

The deadline to apply for our three internship programs is February...

We had a BLAST at Rocket City Weather Fest 2026!!!🚀
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We had a BLAST at Rocket City Weather Fest 2026!!!🚀

Dr. Edmund Spencer is an associate professor of electrical engineering at the University of South Alabama whose research focuses on advanced satellite and space weather sensing technologies 🛰️ His work has led to the creation of a spinoff company developing single-board satellites capable of measuring space weather, earning a $1.9 million Department of Defense SBIR grant, venture capital support, and growing interest from the U.S. Space Force 🚀 🔗 You can find the full article on our website under News to read more!
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Dr. Edmund Spencer is an associate professor of electrical engineering at the University of South...

🎧 New Podcast from our Outreach Partner, IMAP! As the IMAP mission enters its Science Phase (Phase E), members of the IMAP team recently joined Planetary Radio to discuss the mission and what it will reveal about the structure of the heliosphere. Following a successful launch, L1 orbit insertion, and full commissioning, all 10 instruments are now fully operational and ready to support science operations and data analysis. We’re proud to partner with IMAP and to help support research that is advancing heliophysics and space science. Listen to the full Planetary Radio episode to learn more about IMAP’s science goals and the discoveries ahead. 🔗 Visit the link in our bio to listen. #IMAP #SpaceScience #AlabamaPhysics #SciencePodcast
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🎧 New Podcast from our Outreach Partner, IMAP!

As the IMAP mission enters its Science...

Congratulations to Syed Ayaz, UAH graduate student and first author, on this exciting new publication! 🎉 This research shows how inertial Alfvén waves play a key role in heating the solar corona and accelerating particles near the Sun, offering new insight into how energy is transported in the solar atmosphere. ☀️🛰️ The study highlights the impact of student-led research and advances our understanding of wave particle interactions in the Sun’s inherently non-thermal plasma. 👏 #alabamaphysics #FTPPAL #NSFfunded
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Congratulations to Syed Ayaz, UAH graduate student and first author, on this exciting new publication!...

Applications are open, and today we’re featuring the International Space Weather Camp (ISWC)! 🚀💡 ISWC gives students the opportunity to explore space physics and space weather, how the Sun impacts Earth’s atmosphere, satellites, and modern technology. This fully funded, international program brings together students from the U.S. and Germany for a month long experience of lectures, hands-on projects, experiments, and excursions at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Students earn UAH course credit while gaining real-world experience in an exciting and rapidly growing field. Explore the opportunity and see if ISWC is the right fit for you! Visit our bio for more information! ➡️ #nsffunded
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Applications are open, and today we’re featuring the International Space Weather Camp (ISWC)! 🚀💡

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Plasmy and the FTPP family wish you a plasma-tastic New Year! May 2026 be fully...

Congratulations to Monika Karki, UAH Space Science graduate student and first author, on this exciting publication! This research reveals that different types of solar wind are shaped by distinct wave motions, providing new insights into how energy and turbulence travel through space from the Sun. ☀️🛰️ The publication features six UAH graduate student authors, highlighting the strength and impact of our student-led research. 👏 Outstanding work by Monika and the entire team! Read the publication via the link in our bio!
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Congratulations to Monika Karki, UAH Space Science graduate student and first author, on this exciting...

Applications are open, and today, we’re featuring the CIPTA program! 🚀💡 CIPTA gives students the opportunity to work directly with private companies on hands-on projects in plasma science and artificial intelligence (AI). With five industry-based projects available, students can gain real-world experience while building valuable professional skills. Explore the opportunities and find the project that’s right for you! Visit our bio for more information! ➡️ #nsffunded
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Applications are open, and today, we’re featuring the CIPTA program! 🚀💡

CIPTA gives students the...

Applications are open, and today, we’re featuring the RIPP program! 🔬✨ With projects for undergraduates offered across 6 institutions in Alabama, you’ll find a wide range of research opportunities to match your interests. Explore, discover, and find the project that’s right for YOU! Apply TODAY, link in bio! alabamaphysics.com
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Applications are open, and today, we’re featuring the RIPP program! 🔬✨

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🚀 Summer STEM internships are now open for applications!

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Dr. Laxman Adhikari’s doctoral-level turbulence didn’t just learn about research. They did research. Together, the developed a new framework to understand solar wind turbulence that’s been accepted for publication in the Astrophysical Journal. Learn more in our article, linked in bio. ✨🚀
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Dr. Laxman Adhikari’s doctoral-level turbulence class didn’t just learn about research. They did research. Together,...

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🎙️ Tune in today! Dr. Gary Zank joins @wlrh_89.3 Curiosity Squad at 4 PM CST...

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Honoring excellence in discovery: @uahuntsville ’s Dr. Gary Zank receives the 2025 John Adam Fleming...

☀️ How do energetic particles travel near the Sun? Nibuna’s latest study using Parker Solar Probe data shows how particles diffuse through the solar wind, revealing new insights into space weather and cosmic ray transport! 🚀 🔗 Link in bio to read the full article.
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☀️ How do energetic particles travel near the Sun? Nibuna’s latest study using Parker Solar...

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Ready for Launch, in partnership with @imapspacemission ! 🚀 We had an incredible time exploring and celebrating the exciting science this mission will bring. The countdown is officially on… don’t miss it! ⏳ 👉 Follow @imapspacemission for details on how to watch the LIVE launch!
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✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Ready for Launch, in partnership with...

🚀 Join the FTPP “Ready for Launch!” event at @uahuntsville on September 20, 2025, from 2–5 PM in the Shelby Center (SST 301). Explore hands-on space science activities and discover the science behind NASA’s IMAP mission, launching just days later. The event is free and open to the public! Come learn with us! LINK IN BIO ➡️
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🚀 Join the FTPP “Ready for Launch!” event at @uahuntsville on September 20, 2025, from...

Happy Labor Day from all of us at FTPP! 💙❤️ Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and spirit that keep our community strong. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday! 🇺🇸✨ #HappyLaborDay #FTPPFamily
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Happy Labor Day from all of us at FTPP! 💙❤️ Today we celebrate the hard...

📧 Stay in the loop! Want the latest updates, events, and news sent straight to your inbox? Subscribing to our email newsletter is quick and easy—just follow the steps in this post! Don’t miss out. #StayConnected #UAH
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📧 Stay in the loop! Want the latest updates, events, and news sent straight to...

From Huntsville to the stars 🌌✨ Our UAH PhD grads are making waves in plasma science! Read more about their journey in the article in our bio 🔗 #UAH #NSF #STEM
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From Huntsville to the stars 🌌✨
Our UAH PhD grads are making waves in plasma...

🌟Tomorrow’s PSE Leaders continues!🌟 Join us as Dr. Manjula Bomma shares how plasma treatment can help inactivate seed-borne pathogens in bell pepper seeds 🫑 A powerful step toward sustainable agriculture! 🌱⚡ 🔗 Watch the recorded webinar and see how plasmas are shaping greener solutions for the future. Link in bio!
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🌟Tomorrow’s PSE Leaders continues!🌟

Join us as Dr. Manjula Bomma shares how plasma treatment can...

Auburn physics PhDs are in the spotlight!✨ Thanks to NSF EPSCoR’s FTPP cooperative agreement, building on the earlier CPU2AL grant, three graduates are beginning tenure-track roles this fall at Colgate, Loras, and Sewanee. Read more by clicking on the article in our bio! ➡️📰
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Auburn physics PhDs are in the spotlight!✨

Thanks to NSF EPSCoR’s FTPP cooperative agreement, building...

🎉 Huge congratulations to Sujan Gautam, an FTPP/UAH Space Science student, for publishing two first-author papers! 🚀 One of his recent papers explores how different MHD wave modes — like Alfvén, fast, and entropy modes — behave during solar maximum vs. solar minimum. 🌞🌑 🔗 Check out the link in our bio to read more about his groundbreaking research! #SpaceScience #UAH #FTPP #StudentResearch #SolarPhysics #PlasmaScience #MHDwaves #Congratulations
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🎉 Huge congratulations to Sujan Gautam, an FTPP/UAH Space Science student, for publishing two first-author...

🚨 New Web Post Alert! 🚨 High school students spent the day at CSPAR at UAH diving into hands-on STEM activities and space science exploration! 🌌🧪 We love inspiring the next generation of scientists! Check out the full story — link in bio! #STEMOutreach #SpaceScience #CSPAR #UAH #FutureScientists #STEMEducation #K12Outreach #AlabamaPhysics
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🚨 New Web Post Alert! 🚨
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Wishing you a safe and joyful Independence Day from the Future Technologies Enabled by Plasma Processes (FTPP) team. 🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July!
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Wishing you a safe and joyful Independence Day from the Future Technologies Enabled by Plasma...

This summer at Tech Trek, CSPAR teamed up with @imapspacemission to lead a hands-on space science workshop for 64 rising 8th-grade girls 🚀🔬 From solar wind to the edge of the solar system, we explored big ideas and sparked even bigger dreams 💫👩‍🔬 Check out our article in the Bio!
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This summer at Tech Trek, CSPAR teamed up with @imapspacemission to lead a hands-on space...

🚀 Soon, 8 students from across the Southeast U.S. will blast off to Germany for the International Space Weather Camp! Ready to explore space science, hands‑on projects, and global collaboration. From Alabama to Europe—to infinity and beyond! 🌍✨ If you'd like to explore more about this journey, you can read our full article link in bio.
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🚀 Soon, 8 students from across the Southeast U.S. will blast off to Germany for...

Shoutout to our 2025 FTPP Marketing and Outreach Intern, Rebecca Anderson! 🚀 “I’m excited to contribute to the world of marketing and business management by expanding my knowledge, sharpening my leadership skills, and diving deeper into innovative business strategies,” she shares. “This experience is more than an internship — it’s a stepping stone toward purposeful impact.” Tap the link below to read more about Rebecca’s role and journey! https://alabamaphysics.com/new-ftpp-marketing-intern-happy-to-gain-real-world-experience/ Rebecca will also be doing an Instagram story takeover on our account (@alabamaphysics) live from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® 2025 Leadership Seminar in Anaheim, California! Be sure to tune in July 10–13 for an inside look at this inspiring event and all the leadership in motion!
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Shoutout to our 2025 FTPP Marketing and Outreach Intern, Rebecca Anderson! 🚀

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About the cooperative agreement

FTPP involves a partnership comprising nine universities and a research corporation in Alabama and is funded through Cooperative Agreement OIA-2148653 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through a Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Track-1 five-year grant within the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)*. The FTPP project is overseen by the Alabama EPSCoR Steering Committee.

* Disclaimer: The opinions, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

vision

Alabama becomes a world-renowned hub for PSE (Plasma Science Engineering) by developing transformative future technologies (such as advanced materials, food safety and sterilization, space weather prediction) and building foundational plasma science research and industry with a skilled workforce.

Mission

FTPP will build research, education, economic, and workforce capacity in pursuit of making foundational discoveries in space and laboratory plasma physics and create future societally transformative technologies in the State of AL, utilizing Alabama’s statewide expertise in plasma science and technology.