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NJIT Physicist Dale Gary Honored as Fellow of the American Astronomical Society
- Dale Gary, a distinguished professor from New Jersey Institute of Technology has been named as one of the recipients of American Astronomical Society's (AAS) 2025 Fellows for his contributions to solar research and radio astronomy.
- He has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to solar physics and radio astronomy, specifically for his innovative work that has led to new insights into solar energetic processes.
- Gary has been praised for his “outstanding national and international leadership” within solar radio engineering and solar physics.
- He has been a continuous member of AAS, and his active engagement in this society has taken shape through various elected roles.
- Gary’s nearly 40-year career has been primarily focused on utilizing radio observations to explore the explosive energy releases originating from the Sun. His body of work has significantly advanced the field of solar physics.
- Central to Gary’s research activities is the Owens Valley Solar Array, an NSF-supported solar radio telescope located in California.
- Notably, his pioneering studies have discovered critical linkages between solar radio bursts and their effects on Earth’s technology, particularly GPS systems.
- The scientific community has acknowledged Gary’s advancements in solar radio instrumentation, culminating in the recent elevation of the Frequency Agile Solar Radiotelescope (FASR) as the number one midscale project priority.
- The 2025 class of Fellows will be honored in a ceremony that celebrates their groundbreaking work and contributions to astronomy.
- Gary’s recognition comes on the heels of fellow NJIT-CSTR professor Philip R. Goode, who was named an AAS Fellow in 2021.
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