A Comprehensive Guide to the NASA FINESST award
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
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
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
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
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
To navigate academia, writing skills are more important than you think. Here’s some writing advice and why you should care.