The Pulsar Search Collaboratory: Making Pulsar Science Accessible to High School Students
Learn more about the Pulsar Search Collaboratory, a program that allows high school students to search for pulsars with the Green Bank Telescope!
Extreme Solar Systems IV
In mid August 600 astronomers met in Reykjavik, Iceland Extreme Solar Systems IV.
Graduate School Taking a Toll On Your Mental Health? You’re Not Alone.
With courses, teaching labs, and try to get as much research in as possible, graduate students are feeling the pressure more than ever and it’s affecting their mental health. Check out this article for tips on how to maintain a healthy brain during a difficult time.
Astronomy Camp: A Lesson in Asking Questions
Outreach benefits both parties — it inspires the next generation of scientists and reminds us why we became scientists in the first place. I speak a bit about my experience as a camp counselor at astronomy camp and the lesson I learned in asking good questions.
Practical tips for setting up a research project, or “Things I wish I had known when I started my PhD”: Part 2
Advice, learned the hard way, for a well-organised research project! These tips can help keep your code tidy. Part 2 of 2.
Practical tips for setting up a research project, or “Things I wish I had known when I started my PhD”: Part 1
There are lots of tricks to help keep a research project organised – this post may save you from learning them the hard way! Part 1 of 2.