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A Comprehensive Guide to the NASA FINESST award

A Comprehensive Guide to the NASA FINESST award

by Astrobites | Jan 29, 2023 | Applications, Career Navigation, Current Events, Guides, Personal Experiences

A step-by-step guide to applying for the NASA FINESST graduate fellowship, including advice for writing a strong application!

Cloud computing for (observational) astronomy

Cloud computing for (observational) astronomy

by Zili Shen | Jan 26, 2023 | Current Events, Guides

You’ve used the cloud, but have you thought about using it for astronomy? This panel from #AAS241 tells us how!

How to write an effective personal statement for grad application

How to write an effective personal statement for grad application

by Zili Shen | Nov 25, 2022 | Guides

As a writing consultant, Zili has given similar advice to many students writing PhD applications; here’s a summary of how she approaches personal statements.

Guide to Adaptive Optics

Guide to Adaptive Optics

by Briley Lewis | Nov 20, 2022 | Guides

Adaptive optics is a key technology for modern astronomical observations, and we’ve got a great overview of it for you in this guide!

Outreach for Astronomers: Skype a Scientist and Dark Skies, Bright Kids

Outreach for Astronomers: Skype a Scientist and Dark Skies, Bright Kids

by Astrobites | Nov 16, 2022 | Guides, Outreach, Personal Experiences, Teaching

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!

Job title: Researcher | Writing skills: required | Talent: optional

Job title: Researcher | Writing skills: required | Talent: optional

by Zili Shen | Nov 9, 2022 | Guides

To navigate academia, writing skills are more important than you think. Here’s some writing advice and why you should care.

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