Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

Jimmy Negus

Solar Physics Research Scientist

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Education
  • Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder, Astrophysics, 2023
  • M.S., University of Colorado Boulder, Astrophysics, 2019
  • B.A., The University of Chicago, Physics with a Specialization in Astrophysics, 2013
Phone
2023167460
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Research Interests

Jimmy recently completed his Ph.D. in astrophysics at CU Boulder, and he has authored two books: Mysteries of Space: Black Holes Explained and Mysteries of Space: Supernovas Explained. He is also strongly involved in astronomy outreach—he led the campaign to bring a new scale model solar system to CU Boulder's campus, which helps visitors better understand the size and vastness of space. He also serves as an active Board Member for The Astronomical Society of the Pacific, the largest general astronomy education society in the world. In his spare time, he loves to stargaze with his 8’’ Dobsonian Telescope and explore Colorado on two wheels. 

Current Research

Jimmy works as a Solar Physics Research Scientist at CIRES. In this role, he studies solar irradiance monitors on the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite Series-R (GOES-R). The GOES-R spacecraft contains a suite of space weather sensors, including the Extreme Ultraviolet and X-ray Irradiance Sensor (EXIS). The EXIS instrument measures both the X-ray solar irradiance, which measures solar flares, with the X-ray Sensor (XRS), and the extreme ultraviolet irradiance, with the Extreme Ultraviolet Sensor (EUVS). As a part of NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information solar irradiance team, he also improves the in-flight calibration and validation of XRS and EUVS data, develops data tools and products for X-ray and ultraviolet time series datasets hosted at NCEI, and applies XRS and EUVS data to scientific research, all in support of NOAA’s space weather forecasting operations and the scientific community.

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About CECA

CECA connects and creates a supportive environment for graduate students and postdocs who come from various academic units to do research in CIRES.