Matthew Morgan, a scientist and research engineer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory’s Central Development Laboratory, has received a prestigious engineering award for work that has beneficial applications far beyond its original purpose in radio astronomy.
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Big Astronomy Hosts Live Talk and Q&A with Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor
Feb 1, 2022 | Uncategorized, ALMA, General, Science, STEM
On Friday, February 4 at 7:00 pm EST, join astronaut, geoscientist, explorer and space artist Dr. Sian Proctor for a live talk and Q&A hosted by Big Astronomy.
NRAO Director Tony Beasley Honored as Lifetime AAAS Fellow
Jan 26, 2022 | Uncategorized, ALMA, General, NRAO, Science, STEM, VLA, VLBA
Tony Beasley, Director of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and AUI Vice President for Radio Astronomy Operations, was today elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Stanley Whittingham on development in Chile: “Perhaps in 15 years they will no longer have internal combustion vehicles”
Jan 21, 2022 | Uncategorized, General, ICTL
This news article was originally published on FUTURO360.com on Jan. 19, 2022.The chemist referred to encouraging the production of clean energy in order to stop the damage that has been caused during the last 30 years, which has encouraged global warming. In addition,...
28 WOMEN in STEM BECAME the FIRST GENERATION of PROVOCA MENTORS
Dec 22, 2021 | General, Uncategorized
As the end of 2021 approaches, we celebrate the certification of 28 women in STEM who became the first generation of PROVOCA mentors, a trained group of professionals and students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics that will provide mentoring to girls and young college students who decide to pursue a career in these disciplines.
Next Generation Very Large Array Strongly Endorsed by Decadal Survey
Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized, General, NRAO, VLA
This news article was originally published on NRAO.edu on Nov. 4, 2021. The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey (Astro2020) of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences has published its report and the Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) received high priority...
IMAGE RELEASE: Moon’s Tycho Crater Revealed in Intricate Detail
Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized, GBO, General, NRAO
The National Science Foundation’s Green Bank Observatory (GBO) and National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), and Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RI&S) have released a new high-resolution image of the Moon, the highest-ever taken from the ground using new radar technology on the Green Bank Telescope (GBT).
ACEAP Ambassador Heads into Space as First African-American Woman to Pilot Spacecraft
Sep 16, 2021 | Uncategorized, General, STEM
Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program participant pilots SpaceX Dragon spacecraftToday Sian Proctor, a participant in the Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP) has successfully piloted the Inspiration4 mission carrying her and three other...
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Northwest Indian College Hosts Inaugural Cosmovisions of the Pacific Meeting
AUI Board of Trustees Elects Christine Wilson as Board Chair and William Harris as Vice Chair
Heising—Simons Foundation Partners with AUI and the IAU to Boost Gender Equity Programs for Young Astronomers
New NSF Funded Project Will Study How Podcasts Can Support Inclusive STEM Learning
AUI and NRAO Announce 2022 NAC Bridge Scholarship Recipients
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Recent News
NSF and SpaceX Finalize Radio Spectrum Coordination Agreement
ALMA and JWST Reveal Galactic Shock is Shaping Stephan’s Quintet in Mysterious Ways
ALMA Scientists Find Pair of Black Holes Dining Together in Nearby Galaxy Merger
Hydrogen Masers Reveal New Secrets of a Massive Star to ALMA Scientists
Northwest Indian College Hosts Inaugural Cosmovisions of the Pacific Meeting
AUI Board of Trustees Elects Christine Wilson as Board Chair and William Harris as Vice Chair
Heising—Simons Foundation Partners with AUI and the IAU to Boost Gender Equity Programs for Young Astronomers
New NSF Funded Project Will Study How Podcasts Can Support Inclusive STEM Learning
AUI and NRAO Announce 2022 NAC Bridge Scholarship Recipients
New NSF Funded Project Will Study How Podcasts Can Support Inclusive STEM Learning
Jul 20, 2022 | General, EHT, NRAO
[Washington, D.C.] Tumble Media, in partnership with Associated Universities Inc (AUI), Oregon State University (OSU) and Independence Science, has been awarded a $1 million grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division Of Research On Learning. The team will...
AUI and NRAO Announce 2022 NAC Bridge Scholarship Recipients
Jul 7, 2022 | General, EHT, NRAO, Uncategorized
This news article was originally published on NRAO.edu on July 5, 2022.AUI and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) have announced the recipients of the 2022 AUI Board of Trustees NAC Bridge Scholarship Award. Now in its second year, the scholarship...
Pride Month Statement
May 31, 2022 | General, Uncategorized
Pride Month is a time for celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities and commemoration of the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 and the ensuing liberation movement it inspired for the ongoing fight for full equality. At AUI, we celebrate an environment that is safe and welcoming...
2022 AUI Scholarship Recipients
May 17, 2022 | Uncategorized, General
Below are the six recipients of the 2022 AUI Scholarship conducted by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. These students will each receive an award of $3,500 per year to aid in defraying expenses at the college or university of their choice. ELIJAH...