by Astrobites | May 1, 2020 | Current Events
The ongoing strike at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) has been making national news for months. In this first part of a two post series, we explore the history of graduate student unions in the US and the circumstances of the UCSC strike.
by Kate Storey-Fisher | Nov 15, 2019 | Guides
An Astro2020 white paper presents evidence that GRE is biased and a poor predictor of PhD success, and offers guidelines for eliminating the requirement from graduate school admissions.
by Avery Schiff | Apr 27, 2018 | Career Navigation, Guides
Wondering what fellowships are available for graduate students in astronomy? Here are some of major the fellowships in the US.
by Stephanie (Hamilton) Deppe | Mar 2, 2018 | Guides, Personal Experiences
Many people struggle with feeling like an imposter. The good news is that it’s overcome-able and you’re not alone in this! Here we help you recognize what imposter syndrome can look like and how you can start tackling it.
by Emily Sandford | Nov 10, 2017 | Career Navigation, Daily Paper Summaries, Personal Experiences
And graduate students are feeling the burden.
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.