Makenzie Lystrup

Contact information:
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
University of Colorado
392 UCB
Boulder, Colorado 80309-0392
lystrup@lasp.colorado.edu
Fellowship status:
Starting year: 2008
AAPF alumnus
Fellowship institution: Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado Boulder
Current (or last known) position: Director of Space Sciences, Ball Aerospace
Research Interests:

Using ground-based observations of the infrared aurora at gas giant planets in order to understand upper atmospheric dynamics and energy balance, and to probe the magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling mechanisms.

Education and Outreach Interests:

The Beyond Boulder program, weekly meetings with undergraduates in astronomy and physics to provide mentoring and support to students regarding graduate school and career options.