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Meet the AAS 247 Keynote Speakers: Thomas Hockey
Today, we interview Prof Thomas Hockey, astronomer, historian, and winner of the 2026 LeRoy E. Doggett Prize for Historical Astronomy, about his upcoming plenary talk at #AAS247
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr Andrew Vanderburg
Today we interview Dr. Andrew Vanderburg, who is a professor at Harvard University and one of this year’s #AAS247 Plenary speakers!
Meet the AAS 247 Keynote Speakers: Prof Marcia Rieke
Today, we interview Prof Marcia Rieke, one of the founding mothers of infrared atronomy, the winner of 2025 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship and one of this year’s #AAS247 Plenary speakers!
Meet the AAS 247 Keynote Speakers: Prof Raja GuhaThakurta
Today, we interview Prof Raja GuhaThakurta, distinguished professor at UCSC, founder of SIP and CrEST and one of this year’s #AAS247 Plenary speakers!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Adam Burgasser
Today we interview Dr. Adam Burgasser, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), and a plenary speaker at #AAS247
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Daniella DellaGiustina
Today we interview Dr. Daniella DellaGiustina, professor at the University of Arizona, Deputy Principal Investigator of the OSIRIS-REx sample return mission, and the Fred Kavli Plenary Lecturer at #AAS247
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
Powering a Supernova
What are all the ways to power a supernova? Learn here today!
Interview Series: Jorge Moreno
For today’s bite, we sat down for a conversation with Professor Jorge Moreno, the fourth Mexican astronomer to earn tenure at an American university!
Astro sequoia: a blueprint for spaces of learning and discovery
In this bite, Professor Jorge Moreno shares his teaching philosophy and framework for creating an inclusive classroom!
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
MIT PhysGAAP: Here to help with your physics graduate school application
MIT’s PhysGAAP Program pairs PhD applicants with grad student mentors, and provides resources for navigating the grad school application process. Apply by Nov. 6th!
Interested In Science Writing? The AAAS Mass Media Fellowship May Be For You…
As a 2021 AAAS Mass Media Fellow, I learned what it meant to be a science journalist. Here are some tips that might help you do the same!
Understanding the Rent Burden in Astronomy
Is your rent astronomical??