Space Sciences and Engineering
@ Saint Francis University
The Rural Institute for Space Sciences and Engineering, or RISE, is an initiative of the Department of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science (MECS), a part of the School of STEAM, at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA. Learn about some of the department's and the institute's work below.
Radio JOVE
Students and faculty are constructing radio telescopes to "observe and analyze natural radio emissions of Jupiter, the Sun, and our galaxy using their own easy to construct radio telescopes." - NASA Learn More in the Radio JOVE Newsletter...
Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning
"Through the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (NEBP), students will gain real-world STEM experience and contribute valuable scientific and engineering data through their projects, which will be carried by weather balloons into the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere."
CubeSat
The SFU CubeSat team aims to launch a small satellite into orbit around Earth.
This project began in fall 2023. Stay tuned for updates!
Image Credit: Reid Wiseman/NASA
Earth to Moon
A NASA-funded mobile exhibit aimed at inspiring children’s natural curiosity about the world around them, excite the Artemis generation about space exploration, and engage them in creative thinking and problem-solving. Learn More...
Webb Space Telescope Community Engagement Site
Celebrating the discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope. SFU was a celebration site for the launch of the telescope and the release of its first images. We continue to be a part of this nationwide effort to share science with the community. Learn more...