2026 AGU Award
Athelstan Spilhaus Award for public engagement
4 Astronomy Books
Making space science accessible to all
International Media
Featured on
CNN • CBS • ABC • Forbes
135,000+ Followers
Across social
media platforms
WHAT I DO
Let's explore our local star.
From investigating solar flares with powerful telescopes to telling stories on stage and on the page, my work is driven by curiosity about our Sun and space.
Scientific Research
Uncovering the physics of explosive events on the Sun called solar flares.
Books & Writing
Bringing the universe closer through accessible, engaging popular science books.
Speaking & Presenting
Sharing excitement of astronomy through live events, media and eclipse experiences.
DR. RYAN FRENCH
Scientist by profession.
Storyteller by nature.
Based at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) in Boulder, Colorado, I study the Sun using state-of-the-art telescopes in space and on Earth. Beyond my academic work, I write books, explain discoveries in the media and help audiences experience the wonder of astronomy.