In this bite, we present an update on management of Maunakea since the protests of 2019 surrounding the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). This article serves as a supplement to future interview-style Astrobites focused on members of the new Maunakea Authority who are keynote speakers at AAS241.
Today we talk black holes with Professor Erin Kara in anticipation of her plenary talk at #AAS241!
Now we can do science with 5000+ exoplanets, and Dr. Jessie Christiansen is going to tell us how! Read the interview with the #AAS241 keynote speaker now!
Most astronomy is done by graduate students, but many aren’t compensated fairly or treated well. Ongoing struggles to unionize, especially in the past year, might give the confused and frustrated graduate student hope headed into 2023.
A tentative agreement has been reached between striking workers and the UC. However, it remains heavily polarizing, and the outcome of this week’s vote will determine the future of the UC-wide strike!
Picket actions are escalating as the UC strike enters its third week. Read on for updates!