Laser experiments demonstrate ‘helium rain’ likely falls in the solar system

An international research team, including scientists from the University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics, have validated a nearly 40-year-old prediction and experimentally shown that helium rain is possible inside planets such as Jupiter and Saturn.

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Apply for an open education grant

Starting Friday, June 25, the River Campus Libraries will begin accepting applications for grants that support the development and implementation of open educational resources and open pedagogy on the River Campus. Anyone who is teaching or supporting student learning can apply, and applications will be accepted until funding is exhausted. Examples of qualifying projects include creating open education texts and relicensing existing teaching content to be openly licensed. Find more information here. Additionally, you can access a recording of an informational session or attend a virtual Q&A on Tuesday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to noon EDT.

Mindfulness in June

If you are looking to learn about mindfulness and meditation or deepen your current practice, the Mindful University Project is offering a variety of sessions this month on its Instagram account. Each meditation will be 15–20 minutes long and will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Visit their website for more information, as well as a June calendar featuring a variety of local organizations and their meditation and yoga sessions.

School of Nursing virtual open house

Discover how a degree from the School of Nursing can transform your nursing career. Register to attend an all-program virtual open house on Wednesday, June 9, at 7 p.m. EDT and learn more about programs and how to apply, including application deadlines, requirements, and grants and scholarships available for full tuition coverage. Hear from admissions representatives, program directors, and current students. Contact School of Nursing admissions with questions.