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Carthage Microgravity Team explains their project at NASA

Danielle Weiland, '14, explains this year's Carthage Microgravity Team's experiment, a zero-gravity fuel gauge.


Carthage students witness final shuttle launch

Members of the Carthage Microgravity Team were invited to Kennedy Space Center in July 2011 to watch the historic launch of Atlantis STS-135, the final mission of the American space shuttle program.

Go-Pro Hero: Zero-G

Stephanie Finnvik, '12, created this video from the 2011 Carthage Microgravity Team's flight on a zero-g aircraft April 6, 2011.

Carthage Microgravity Team at NASA Day 1

The Carthage College Microgravity Team talks about their first day at the Johnson NASA Center in Houston working on their zero-gravity fuel gauge that may change the way propellant is measured in space. This video was produced by Carthage student Erika Share for the Kenosha News. It is included on this site with permission.

A Tour of Rocket Park with Steven Mathe, '13

2012 Carthage Microgravity Team member Steve Mathe, '13, gives a tour of Rocket Park at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Carthage Microgravity Team completes TRR at NASA

Members of the Carthage Microgravity Team must pass a Test Readiness Review with NASA engineers before being approved for flight on the zero-gravity aircraft.


Carthage Microgravity Trip 2011

The 2011 Carthage Microgravity Team's trip to Houston to perform experiments for NASA in zero-g.

The Carthage Experiment: A Zero Gravity Fuel Gauge

Carthage Microgravity Team leader Kim Schultz, '12, walks you through this year's NASA experiment. Read more.

NASA 2011: Fitted for Flight

In this video, Carthage Microgravity Team member Stephanie Finnvik talks about getting her official NASA flight suit. Read more.

An Interview with Prof. Kevin Crosby

Physics professor Kevin Crosby talks about the Carthage microgravity program and this year's research project for NASA's Systems Engineering Educational Discovery Program.

Floating in Zero Gravity

The Carthage Microgravity Team was selected to participate in NASA's Systems Engineering Educational Discovery program for the fourth consecutive year. On April 5-6, 2011, students flew aboard NASA's zero gravity aircraft conducting their experiments. Watch the students as they float, flip and spin — all in the name of science.

NASA 2011: First Day at Ellington Field

The Carthage Microgravity Team is conducting research for NASA as part of the 2011 Systems Engineering Educational Discovery program, or SEED. Read more.

NASA 2011: Getting Ready for TRR

The students will meet with NASA scientists on Monday, April 4, 2011, for a Test Readiness Review, or TRR, to make sure their experiment is ready for flight. Read more.

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Physics News

Recognized for ExcellenceResearchers visit Carthage to study best practices in physics education

The American Institute of Physics has recognized the Carthage Physics Department for its high graduation and career placement rates. Researchers seek to share program's success with other institutions.  more...

 
Undergraduate ResearchCarthage students fly with NASA

The Carthage Microgravity Team conducted research for NASA aboard a zero-gravity aircraft. See photos and video. more...

 
A Summer Puzzle

Students aim summer efforts at Professor Julie Dahlstrom's ongoing research into the mystery of diffuse interstellar bands more...

 
Carthage Department of Physics and Astronomy recognized for graduation and placement rates

The American Institute of Physics will study Carthage in effort to learn best practices in undergraduate physics education and career placement. more...

 
Carthage Microgravity Team featured in The Journal Times

Carthage students continue NASA work to measure fuel levels in space. Read the article in The Journal Times (Racine, Wis.).  more...

 

Microgravity Team

The Carthage Microgravity Program sends physics students aboard NASA's zero-gravity aircraft. Read more.


Research Opportunities

Carthage students have access to some of the world's largest observatories. Read more.


Summer Undergraduate Research Experience leads to real world success. Read more.