The First Semester as Faculty: Interview with Professor Jiayin Dong
I sat down with the newest astronomy professor at UIUC to ask about her first semester as a faculty member and how she made the transition to a permanent position.
A Commentary on Academic Astronomy: From the perspective of The Little Prince
In today’s bite, the author dives into this beloved classic to search for lessons it has for everyone in academic astronomy
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. John Peacock
We interview the RAS Gold Medal Lecturer for AAS244, Prof. John Peacock!
It’s Not Just Academic: Challenges faced by international students during the Covid-19 pandemic
International students were impacted in many ways during the pandemic. This paper attempts to study how they coped and what structural barriers they faced.
A quantitative perspective on the impact of diversity in academia
Today’s authors take a quantitative look at the role of diversity in scientific research!
Quitting a PhD
Mental health among PhD students has been an issue for a long time. The fear of failure is a well-known companion to most. What do you do when you’ve reached your limit?