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US high schoolers monitor solar storms with an accessible antenna kit

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University of Michigan -led study published in Earth and Space Science.

Solar radio bursts could be the key to fully understanding how CMEs work and mitigating radiation damage from the flares.

The project provided hands-on education in space science, radio astronomy and engineering for high school students across the U.S ..

High schools are encouraged to reach out to the SunRISE Ground Radio Lab to participate.

Programs will receive an antenna kit and access to free educational materials as well as an opportunity to participate in monthly interactive webinars with space science and engineering experts.

"Listening to Dr. Akhavan-Tafti discuss the process of creating projects like SWIFT , sending satellites into space," said Sophia Burkhart .