Week 1 updates from the University of California Multi-Unit Strike
Week 1 of the University of California strike saw incredible turnout and massive picket lines. Read on to learn more about what happened this past week!
Reiterating Our Stance on Harassment
In keeping with our Statement of Inclusivity and Code of Conduct, we at Astrobites stand unequivocally with survivors of abuse, bullying, and sexual harassment. This statement is being issued in light of new developments in a harassment case that began at Caltech in 2016.
Outreach for Astronomers: Skype a Scientist and Dark Skies, Bright Kids
Are you an astronomer looking to do outreach? Today we’re highlighting two opportunities: Skype a Scientist, and University of Virginia’s Dark Skies Bright Kids!
UR: Standardizing gamma-ray bursts: examining the luminosity-time correlation
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, Delina Levine compares radio emissions of gamma ray bursts with X-rays and optical observations.
Workers of the UC, unite! Multi-Unit Strike of Grad Students, Post-docs, and Researchers across the University of California system
48,000 academic workers across the University of California are set to go on strike starting tomorrow. We discuss their reasons for striking and describe how you can help!