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Research is Hard

Research is Hard

by Emily Sandford | Nov 10, 2017 | Career Navigation, Daily Paper Summaries, Personal Experiences

And graduate students are feeling the burden.

Students on the Hunt for Black Holes

Students on the Hunt for Black Holes

by Guest | Aug 22, 2017 | Crossposts, Personal Experiences

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

Boys, Girls, and the Pursuit of Science

by Guest | Aug 12, 2017 | Career Navigation, Daily Paper Summaries, Personal Experiences

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.

A guide to different grad programs

A guide to different grad programs

by Mia de los Reyes | Jul 7, 2017 | Career Navigation, Personal Experiences

Want to do astro research, but not sure what kinds of graduate programs to apply for? Look no further–this post outlines everything you need to know about the differences between astronomy, physics, and other types of graduate programs.

The Role of Gender in Asking Questions

The Role of Gender in Asking Questions

by Stacy Kim | Jun 9, 2017 | Career Navigation, Current Events, Personal Experiences

Ever noticed a trend in who generally asks the first question after a talk? You may be onto something.

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: James Lawler

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: James Lawler

by Gourav Khullar | Jun 5, 2017 | Current Events, Personal Experiences

Learn more about the Keynote Speakers at AAS 230 and their research!

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