by Lucas Brown | May 19, 2023 | Current Events
Tufts University graduate workers receive some of the lowest pay among top 50 universities when adjusted against cost of living. This year they are fighting for a new contract to raise wages, expand healthcare coverage, and secure new workplace protections.
by Jenny Calahan | Apr 28, 2023 | Current Events
The graduate students at the University of Michigan have been on strike for nearly a month now. This bite explains the history, recent updates, and how you can help support teachers, students, and researchers.
by Astrobites | Nov 23, 2022 | Outreach, Teaching
Looking for new ways to do some outreach? Our outreach for astronomers series continues with info on Science Olympiad and UCLA’s Astronomy Live!
by Astrobites | Nov 16, 2022 | Guides, Outreach, Personal Experiences, Teaching
Are you an astronomer looking to do outreach? Today we’re highlighting two opportunities: Skype a Scientist, and University of Virginia’s Dark Skies Bright Kids!
by Ryan Golant | Aug 26, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries, Teaching
Do you like LEGOs? Do you like power laws? If you answered yes to both (which, if you’re an astronomer, you most likely did), then you’re in luck — today’s authors demonstrate how to use LEGOs to teach about power laws and mass functions!
by Ali Crisp | Jul 21, 2022 | Accessibility, Daily Paper Summaries
Today’s authors discuss one way educators can increase accessibility for disabled students in their classrooms.