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Space physics and chemistry from ionized space plasmas to neutral planetary atmospheres are studied theoretically, and with in-situ space probes on balloons, rockets and satellites, and by remote sensing from the ground. Major subdisciplines include Ionosphere/magnetosphere, Upper atmosphere and aeronomy, In-space Propulsion, and Comets and Planets. Research Areas: Atmospheric Electrodynamics Optical Aeronomy Planetary Physics Space Plasma Modeling Space Plasma Experiments Space Propulsion (M2P2) Radar Remote Sensing Group Website: Research Institute for Space Exploration (RISE) Space & Planetary Sciences Faculty Members: Erika Harnett Walter Harris Gonzalo Hernandez Robert Holzworth Michael McCarthy Robert Winglee

	Earth and Space Sciences (Geology, Geophysics, Geological Sciences) University of Washington Johnson Hall 070 •  Box 351310 4000 15th Avenue NE • Seattle, WA  98195-1310 Phone 206-543-1190  •  Fax 206-543-0489  • Site Info: webmaster@ess.washington.edu • ESS Advising: advising@ess.washington.edu