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You will receive a personal certificate for the recipient of your gift

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    Exclusive Insta access

    You will gain access to a private Instagram account and receive regular updates about the project.

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    Postcard from top of Europe

    Personal postcard from Jungfraujoch (3454m a.s.l.)

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    ice cream

    I invite you for an ice cream at Zurich's best gelateria.

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    1000 Questions

    You meet with me and friends of your choice (online) and can ask any questions you’ve always wanted to a... related to Sahara dust, forest fires, or airborne particles in general, and I’ll do my best to answer them.

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    book «STAUB»

    I will send you a copy of the book «STAUB» about the vast universe of small particles (Only available in German).

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    Book «Das Jungfraujoch» GER

    I will send you a copy of the book «Das Jungfraujoch - Eine Geschichte der Hochalpinen Forschungsstation 1922-1952» (Only available in German).

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    A piece of Sahara dust

    You will receive a small, charming glass bottle with a cork stopper, containing a snippet of filter on which Sahara dust or wildfire particles have been trapped.
    These snippets are unfortunately not suitable for analysis.

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    favorite place

    I’ll show you my favorite place in Zurich (you should be able to swim). As a souvenir, you’ll receive «A piece of Sahara dust.»

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    Dinner for two

    You and your loved one come to my home and we have dinner together. Cooked by me, with the best regional and seasonal ingredients (veggie or vegan).

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    Visit PSI's lab

    We will guide you and a person of your choice through our laboratories and the visitor area at PSI. You will learn about the methods we use to prepare the filters for analysis, and if you dare, you can even get hands-on experience and conduct research with us.
    As a memento, you will receive a «Piece of Sahara Dust».

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    Team Event

    I will visit you and your team and provide an interactive lecture on topics ranging from aerosols to indoor air pollution. The presentation will be tailored to the areas of interest and relevance to you.

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    Journey to the Sphinx

    You are invited to see the interior of the Sphinx Observatory at the Jungfraujoch Research Station. This area is usually reserved for the caretaker couple, researchers, or high-level diplomatic visits. From Grindelwald, the Jungfrau Railway will take you through the Eiger North Face to the highest railway station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch. It’s a fantastic opportunity to visit one of the world’s most unique research stations. With secret doors and elevators, winding stairs, scientific equipment from around the world, a cloud chamber, and not to mention the library overlooking the Aletsch Glacier, sleeping quarters, and common areas.
    As a memento, you will receive a «Piece of Sahara Dust».
    With sincere thanks to the High Altitude Research Station Jungfraujoch & Gornergrat Foundation (HFSJG).
    Checkout what it could look like:
    https://twitter.com/PatrikWiniger/status/1674506617402847234

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    Chemical analysis

    Do you have a specific idea for a sample that we should analyze? Contact me first to discuss what exactly you would like to know, and I will check if it would be possible.