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#BlackInAstro: Black Representation in Astro/Physics and the Impact of Discrimination

#BlackInAstro: Black Representation in Astro/Physics and the Impact of Discrimination

by Astrobites | Jun 12, 2020 | Current Events, Guides, Outreach, Personal Experiences

Black astronomers and physicists are drastically underrepresented in these fields. Here we break down the numbers, and look at research on the discrimination faced by Black students in STEM.

#BlackInAstro: How Can We Support Black Astronomers?

#BlackInAstro: How Can We Support Black Astronomers?

by Astrobites | Jun 3, 2020 | Current Events, Guides, Outreach, Personal Experiences

We at Astrobites believe that BlackLivesMatter. Come learn with us about ways to make astronomy more anti-racist!

Astrobites at AAS 236: Day 2

Astrobites at AAS 236: Day 2

by Astrobites | Jun 2, 2020 | Current Events

We report on Day 2 of the virtual summer AAS meeting.

Astrobites at AAS 236: Day 3

Astrobites at AAS 236: Day 3

by Astrobites | Jun 2, 2020 | Current Events

We report on Day 3 of the virtual summer AAS meeting.

Astrobites at AAS 236: Day 1

Astrobites at AAS 236: Day 1

by Astrobites | Jun 2, 2020 | Current Events

We report on Day 1 of the virtual summer AAS meeting.

Astrobites at AAS 236: Welcome

Astrobites at AAS 236: Welcome

by Astrobites | Jun 1, 2020 | Current Events

This week, Astrobites is attending the virtual American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting! We’ll be bringing you highlights from each day of the meeting.

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