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So, how’s it going with the Hubble tension?
The Hubble tension has been plaguing scientists for years, so let’s take a look at a possible solution!
Astrobites at AAS 245: Day 4
Astrobites covers the final day of AAS 245.
Failure is Sometimes an Option: Supernovae and Star formation in Globular Clusters
Recent research indicates that some supernova fail to ever explode. Today’s authors study what this means for our understanding of iron enrichment and star formation in nearby globular clusters.
Astrobites at AAS 245: Day 3
Read on for our 3rd installment of AAS 245 coverage — Day 3 / Wednesday
Astrobites at AAS 245: Day 2
Astrobites is at AAS 245! Read on for coverage of Day 2.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Astropy Collaboration
Today we interview Dr. Erik Tollerud, Dr. Kelle Cruz, and Clara Brasseur, who are accepting the 2025 Berkeley Prize on behalf of the Astropy Collaboration.
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
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Navigating careers in astronomy
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So You Want to Apply for an REU… Here’s How
If you are a sophomore or junior undergraduate, you might be considering participating in the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates program. We have some advice about how to apply for these programs and find the ideal summer research opportunity for you.
When Graduate School Isn’t in the Immediate Future
Many believe that if you care about astronomy there are few other options besides graduate school and ultimately academia. My hope for this post is to unseat that misconception and maybe alleviate some of the pain that comes with choosing an alternate course. Here, I focus on job opportunities that are available right after college. Some are stepping stones into graduate school while others are careers in themselves. I’ve talked extensively with people in each field, all of whom entered with only a bachelor’s degree and found themselves in a job they loved. In the end, there are more options than you might think!
What do we want graduate school to be?
We present responses from more than 400 Astrobites readers to our survey regarding the letter that has been the subject of recent controversy. What do you think this says about the graduate student expereince?