@proceedings {1027,
	title = {Understanding HamSCI Magnetometers Measurements and Observations: A Preliminary Report and Demonstration },
	year = {2026},
	month = {03/2026},
	publisher = {HamSCI},
	address = {Newington, CT},
	abstract = {Ground-based magnetometers are unique instruments that allow for remote sensing of the dynamics and structure of the geospace magnetospheric environment directly from the Earth{\textquoteright}s surface. Traditionally, science-grade magnetometers for this purpose have been prohibitively expensive for individuals to operate; therefore, geomagnetic observations are normally restricted to select sites operated by research institutions and government agencies. Recent technological developments by industry and citizen science organizations have brought down the cost of magnetometer ownership and operation to a level affordable by individuals. Such a magnetometer is part of the HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station (PSWS) suite, which includes not only a ground magnetometer for magnetospheric studies, but also radio receivers for ionospheric studies. The HamSCI PSWS project is led by the University of Scranton, but research here has primarily focused on supporting the radio instrumentation of the project. In this presentation/demonstration we have established a laboratory testbed in the University of Scranton Loyola Science center. This testbed is currently being used to develop in-house expertise in the HamSCI magnetometer system to allow faculty, staff, and students at Scranton to better understand instrument operation, capabilities, limitations for the purpose of improved data analysis and support of the Citizen Science Community that will be operating these systems. In this presentation/demonstration, we will showcase how we are using it and our simulation of the Gannon Storm. },
	author = {Rachel Frissell and Christine Zakzewski and Majid Mokhtari and Dave Witten and Nathaniel Frissell}
}
@proceedings {957,
	title = {How Do We Put a HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station in Antarctica?},
	year = {2025},
	month = {03/2025},
	publisher = {HamSCI},
	address = {Newark, NJ},
	abstract = {<p>We present initial ideas on how to place a HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station at United States Antarctic Research Stations.</p>
},
	author = {Rebecca Potter and Nina Tormann and Christine Zakzewski and Majid Mokhtari and Nathaniel Frissell and Ken Martin and Jermey McLynch and Hyomin Kim and Gareth Perry and David McGaw and James LaBelle and Tedi Godfrey and Michael Hartje and Gwyn Griffiths and Rob Robinett and Paul Elliott}
}
@proceedings {976,
	title = {University of Scranton W3USR Teaching Amateur Radio at the Lackawanna Blind Association},
	year = {2025},
	month = {03/2025},
	publisher = {HamSCI},
	address = {Newark, NJ},
	abstract = {<p>Access to amateur radio can be life-changing for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Radio communication provides an accessible, independent, and engaging way to connect with others; it helps foster both technical skills and social interactions. The University of Scranton W3USR, working in collaboration with local amateur radio operators and the Lackawanna Blind Association (LBA), has launched a program to teach amateur radio to people who are blind and visually impaired using the Handiham curriculum. This initiative enables blind and visually impaired individuals to engage with and become licensed amateur radio operators through an accessible learning experience that they look forward to each week. This project has support from all different angles and has shown some promising results.</p>
},
	author = {Thomas Pisano and Owen Ruzanski and Alexandros Papadopoulos and Lucero Alvarez and Ken Martin and William Gallagher and Christine Zakzewski and Nathaniel Frissell}
}
