NASA funded four concept studies for flagship missions for the astrophysics decadal survey. The survey recommended NASA first pursue a large space telescope that would be a hybrid of HabEx (upper ...

An astrophysics Ph.D. centered on phenomena beyond the Earth and on the development of the technologies that will enable the next major strides in the field. STEM-OPT Visa Eligible: The STEM Optional ...

Smithsonian STARS— Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools— aims to bridge gaps in access to hands-on STEM learning opportunities for children in rural and tribal nation schools by providing a ...

After helping to found a company like Adobe Systems and developing software like the PDF, a typical fellow might kick back and enjoy retirement for the next 40 years. Bill Paxton is far from typical.

What are the key scientific challenges for astronomy and astrophysics in the next decade? Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s identifies the most compelling science goals ...

We live in an extraordinary period of discovery in astronomy and astrophysics. Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded over the past decade alone for discoveries based on astronomical data (dark energy, ...

Spread the loveThe realm of space exploration is often associated with seasoned scientists and high-tech laboratories, but the College of Charleston is proving that the next generation of space ...