A team of astronomers has made a surprising discovery using the U.S. National Science Foundation Green Bank Telescope (NSF GBT): eleven fast-moving clouds of cold, neutral hydrogen gas—akin to “ice cubes”—surviving deep inside the Fermi Bubbles.
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ALMA Reveals Stunning Details of Infant Galaxies in the Early Universe
The [CII] Resolved ISM in STar-forming galaxies with ALMA (CRISTAL survey) peered back to when the Universe was only about one billion years old – a mere toddler in cosmic terms. These observations are helping scientists understand how galaxies formed and evolved from primordial gas clouds into the organized structures we see today.
NSF NRAO Leads Critical Spectrum Studies to Safeguard Radio Astronomy
The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) has received funding to expand its study of an invisible—and crucial—scientific and technological resource: the radio spectrum.
Astronomy EPO and STEM Education: The Perfect Couple
Presented at the NSF Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall of the IAU General Assembly on Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Abstract: Astronomy provides tremendous opportunity for interdisciplinary learning as well as learning across a variety of formal and informal settings. The recent focus on STEM education globally can stimulate new ways of thinking about Astronomy EPO and delivery models that lead to greater impact. This presentation will focus on the integration of astronomy and STEM, and highlight several AUI efforts.
Bio: Tim has been a leader in STEM education for more than 20 years, and served as lead editor and author for the recently released book, Einstein Fellows: Best Practices in STEM Education. Prior to his role with AUI and efforts with NRAO, he was an Einstein Fellow at the National Science Foundation, taught astronomy and earth sciences at the high school and college levels for more than 20 years, and served as K–12 Science Coordinator for Oil City Schools. He has led numerous educator-training programs throughout the United States and abroad, and has developed a wide variety of astronomy experiences for learners of all ages. He is an active amateur astronomer, and has directed many astronomy outreach and PR efforts, and led several observatory design and construction projects for the Oil Region Astronomical Society and their partners. Tim currently serves as PI for two NSF supported programs, the Chile-US Astronomy Education Outreach Summit, and the Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP).
Recent News
Galactic Mystery: How “Ice Cubes” Survive in the Milky Way’s Blazing Bubbles
A team of astronomers has made a surprising discovery using the U.S. National Science Foundation Green Bank Telescope (NSF GBT): eleven fast-moving clouds of cold, neutral hydrogen gas—akin to “ice cubes”—surviving deep inside the Fermi Bubbles.
ALMA Reveals Stunning Details of Infant Galaxies in the Early Universe
The [CII] Resolved ISM in STar-forming galaxies with ALMA (CRISTAL survey) peered back to when the Universe was only about one billion years old – a mere toddler in cosmic terms. These observations are helping scientists understand how galaxies formed and evolved from primordial gas clouds into the organized structures we see today.
NSF NRAO Leads Critical Spectrum Studies to Safeguard Radio Astronomy
The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) has received funding to expand its study of an invisible—and crucial—scientific and technological resource: the radio spectrum.