Space Weather: When the Sun Sneezes, Earth Catches a Cold
Apr 2, 2026 - Apr 2, 2026
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Description
The Sun is far from quiet. Its outer atmosphere constantly releases streams of charged particles known as the solar wind, and at times it erupts in powerful solar storms that can disrupt satellites, communications, navigation systems, and even electrical grids on Earth. We will introduce the Sun as a dynamic star, explore how scientists observe and forecast "space weather,” and examine both historical and modern examples of its impact on our increasingly technology-dependent society.
Date(s)April 2, 2026
Class Time(s)Thu 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kristin Simunac
Kristin Simunac is part of the University of South Florida Student Success team. She earned her PhD in Physics from the University of New Hampshire. She was a member of the Natural Sciences faculty at St. Petersburg College from 2014 to 2023.
LocationUSF St. Petersburg
# of Meeting(s)1
Notes
This is a face-to-face class.
Thu 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; 1 session on 04/02/2026 (New lessons are released None specified)