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Putting climate change on the syllabus
The history of the Earth and its climate are integral to our cosmic perspective, yet climate change is rarely taught in astronomy courses. Today’s bite discusses why and how it should be on the syllabus.
Deepening Broader Impacts: Mentorship, DEI, and Career Advancement at AAS 245
From Tyler Smith: The National Osterbrock Leadership Program (NOLP) is an initiative that equips early-career astronomers with the tools to integrate mentorship, leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into their professional practices. Catch their session at #AAS245.
Guide to ΛCDM
In this Guide, we breakdown one of the most important models in astrophysics: the ΛCDM model of cosmology!
AAS Diversity Committee Wrapped 2024
In the leadup to AAS 245, we asked the AAS diversity committees what they’ve been up to for the past year!
Invisible Tripwires in a Minefield: Could Dark Matter Ignite White Dwarfs?
Could dark matter be responsible for spontaneously exploding white dwarfs? Find out in today’s bite about Ca-rich gap transients!
An Exercise in Satellite Mission Design
Today’s bite is an overview of the science motivation and design for a mid-resolution UV hybrid imaging-spectrograph concept named MAUVE!
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Football on Mars: a lesson in creative thinking
Ever wonder how the game of football would change on Mars? These undergrads at University of Leicester did! Here’s a summary of their thoughts, and a discussion of what this can teach us about being scientists.
Why I Chose Grad School
For some people, the decision to go to graduate school is straightforward. They know that they are cut out for a life in academia, often aiming for a faculty position at an R1 institution.* I am not and never was one of those people, and the decision to go to grad school was far from straightforward. I know I am just one of many who struggled with what seemed a formidable choice. I want to share my story of realization that grad school was still right for me.
It’s REU Season! Here’s How to Make the Most of it
Make the most of your REU and create lifelong memories!