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Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying there summer so far 🌞
- Today’s Science in the News includes Jupiter’s energy crisis… in the article it quotes how “Astronomers have created a detailed global map of the gas giant's upper atmosphere, confirming that Jupiter's powerful aurorae are responsible for delivering planet-wide heating!”
- “There has been a very long-standing puzzle in the thin atmosphere at the top of every Giant Planet within our solar system. With every Jupiter space mission, along with ground-based observations, over the past 50 years, we have consistently measured the equatorial temperatures as being much too hot”
- This energy crises has puzzled scientist for decades, and now it seems they have found the answer they have been looking for!
- Check out the link here to read more about it! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210804123339.htm or simply search the Sciencedaily.com & type in “Space scientists reveal secret behind Jupiter's 'energy crisis'”
- Have a great day everyone! 🌞😎

STUDENTS + FACULTY: If you have not seen the recently sent email here is what it states
- “If you have not already done so, please upload your completed immunization documents as soon as possible to https://rutgers.medicatconnect.com. Once you have uploaded your COVID-19 vaccine documentation, your record will be reviewed, and you will be notified if any further action is needed. You can check the status of your vaccination uploads by logging into the immunization portal; detailed guidance on reviewing your status can be found at this FAQ on the vaccine webpage. Bear in mind that Rutgers staff is working hard to review an unprecedented number of vaccination records as quickly as possible, and we appreciate your patience while we work through the uploads.”
- If you do not upload these documents at the mandatory deadline: “Failure to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate will prevent you from continuing your academic work at Rutgers in fall 2021. Students not compliant with the vaccine mandate will have their NetID access blocked. This means they will NOT be able to access any Rutgers application that requires a login such as my.rutgers.edu, Canvas, email, WebReg, and housing information. Students with on-campus housing assignments will not receive keys to their residence halls or apartments.”
- DEADLINE: Sunday, August 1st, 2021! 🚨

Some here’s a quote to take with you that can be reflected on during the week: “Life offers you so many doors, it is up to you which to open & which to close” - Everyday Power
- This is surely a quote that can be taken in any direction no matter what you may be going through, you have the power to take control of your life and these “doors” in the decisions you make! Hope everyone has a great day & let’s start this week on a strong note 😎💪🏼✨