A week in the life of an astronomy postgrad researcher – more average than you might think?
To provide insight into a typical week in my life as a grad student, I kept a record of my daily activities. How does it compare to your own?
Memories of a (former) astrobiter
We learn a lot of things writing for Astrobites. In this post, I talk about a few of my experiences.
Taking Care with Self-Care
As studies have shown, self-care is crucial for a healthy and happy body and mind. Today we go over a collection of self-care habits and resources that can help us all stay sane in the hectic world of academia.
Research is Hard
And graduate students are feeling the burden.
Students on the Hunt for Black Holes
Today, we hear from Ana Torres Campos about her experiences observing black holes for the Even Horizon Telescope. This is a crosspost from our sister site astrobitos.
Boys, Girls, and the Pursuit of Science
How smart are you? Did you get where you are today by sheer brilliance, or due to copious hard work? When did you become a science geek? And hey — are you a nice person? Perhaps not a surprise — but your answer to these questions likely depends upon your gender.