Member Since 1997
Alex Alex Young
Associate Director for Science, Heliophysics Science Division, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Professional Experience
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Associate Director for Science, Heliophysics Science Division
2012 - Present
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Associate Director for Science, HSD
2012 - Present
Education
Doctorate
2001
Honors & Awards
Athelstan Spilhaus Award
Received 2018
The Athelstan Spilhaus Award recognizes exceptional skill, dedication, and success in informing the public of the value, beauty, and excitement of Earth and space science research. Dr. Alex Young embodies these virtues as an outstanding communicator ...
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AGU Abstracts
Neutrons from the Long Duration Gamma Ray Flare of 1991 June 11
ORIGINS OF LONG-DURATION GAMMA-RAY EMISSION AT THE SUN I POSTER
spa-solar and heliospheric physics | 15 december 2021
James M. Ryan, C A. Young, Mark L. McConnell, Gerh...
The X12+ flare at 0200 UT on 1991 June 11 was the event that spawned wide interest in Long Duration Gamma Ray Flares (LDGRF). This event is one of thr...
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Comprehensive Dual-Species Observations of the Long Duration Gamma Ray Flares of 1991 June 9 and 11.
PARTICLE ACCELERATION AND TRANSPORT AT THE SUN AND IN THE INNER HELIOSPHERE III POSTERS
spa-solar and heliospheric physics | 08 december 2020
James M. Ryan, Gerhard Rank, C A. Young, Mark L. M...
We have re-examined the comprehensive CGRO observations of two key Long Duration Gamma Ray Flares, those being 1991 June 9 and 11. These events are un...
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Engaging Many with Space Sciences through NASA’s STEM Innovation Lab
ONE ACCESSIBLE UNIVERSE: BRINGING EXPLORATION OF THE UNIVERSE TO EVERYONE, ONE SMALL STEP AT A TIME
education | 13 december 2019
Carolyn Ng, Troy D. Cline, C A. Young, Henry D. Wi...
From the Apollo landing on the Moon to the Parker Solar Probe touching the Sun, NASA's exploration of the universe has fascinated many. More recently,...
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Volunteer History
2020 - 2021
Member
Space Physics and Aeronomy Education and Public Outreach Committee