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Study uses new code to test next-gen telescope abilities
As the next generation of giant, high-powered observatories begin to come online, a new study suggests that their instruments may…
Magnetic activity plays key role in exoplanet habitability
Astronomy graduate student Elvira Cruz-Cruz wins a FINESST research grant for her proposal and work with Professor Chris Kochanek. Congratulations to Elvira for her outstanding scientific work.
Only the second such system found with 2 planets
An international team of astronomers is the first to apply an old technique to discover a new type of planet that orbits two stars – what…
Congratulations to Harrison Blake for being awarded an Astronaut Scholarship. Harrison is a double major in Physics and Astronomy and Astrophysics. He has been working with Professor Chris Hirata…
Dear Black In Astro Community and Allies,
We are excited to announce the 2023 Black In Astro Undergraduate Research Showcase through a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Black…
We are happy to share that Distinguished University Professor and Astronomy Department Chair David Weinberg has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Election to the National Academy…
Check out our job posting on Workday or the AAS Job Register. We are looking to hire a person to be a part of our undergraduate instructional team.
Job Announcement:The Department of…
On April 21, the Department of Physics recognized the 2023 undergraduate physics and engineering physics award recipients during an awards ceremony. The following are the undergraduate students in…