dailyrepublic.com/news/valle… Griffin Academy educator @AstroPartyDan is a semifinalist for the 2025-26 U.S. Fulbright Scholars Program. "This remarkable recognition highlights Dr. Peluso’s dedication to education, science, and the arts, further cementing his role as an innovative leader within our school community and beyond," said GTA Schools in a press release. Peluso, an astrophysicist, educator, and musician, was chosen for his project proposal, "Celestial Harmonies: Blending Modern Pop & Traditional Music to Share Aboriginal Sky Knowledge." The Fulbright Scholars Program, established in 1946, is one of the most competitive and respected international exchange programs, fostering collaboration and cultural diplomacy across more than 160 countries. Peluso has also been accepted as an Affiliate for the SETI Institute’s Artist in Residence program. The AIR program fosters collaboration between scientists and artists to engage the public through creative, science-driven projects. He has deferred the start of his artist-in-residence affiliation while awaiting the final decision on his Fulbright application, which is expected to be announced this month or April.

buff.ly/3L15lUO Two citizen scientist groups (including high school students) contributed to academic studies confirming the existence of different planet candidates. One project was led by @AstroPartyDan and the other by @astro_sgro, both using the @Unistellar Network.